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Bill Shoemaker on the scales at Aqueduct
This photograph features jockey William Lee "The Shoe" Shoemaker on the scales after riding his 300th win at Aqueduct in 1959.
Bill Shoemaker rode for 40 years, winning roughly 21.9% of 40,350 races before his retirement in 1990. He was America’s…
Bill Shoemaker rode for 40 years, winning roughly 21.9% of 40,350 races before his retirement in 1990. He was America’s…
Lucky Debonair at the finish line in 1965 Blue Grass
This photograph down the track showcases Lucky Debonair, with William Shoemaker up, trailed by five other horses at the finish of the 1965 Blue Grass Stakes. A packed grandstand and apron crowd watches on.
Lucky Debonair with Bill Shoemaker up at Keeneland
Lucky Debonair was the third consecutive runner to claim the Kentucky Derby after securing a Blue Grass win. The betting favorite, piloted by Bill Shoemaker (up), bested Swift Ruler by 1/2 length. Shoemaker’s Derby victory the following week was the…
William Lee “Bill" Shoemaker
Peb's artwork depicts Bill Shoemaker, U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jockey, atop his four Kentucky Derby winners: Ferdinand, Lucky Debonair, Tomy Lee, and Swaps.