Chick Lang

Tags: Jockey (Horse Racer).

Charles John Chick Lang (July 1905 – June 14 1947) was a Canadian Hall of Fame jockey who became a Champion rider in the United States and who won the most prestigious Thoroughbred horse race of both countries.Born in Hamilton Ontario the son of Emma and Charles Percival Lang he was almost always known by the nickname Chick. At age fifteen he began riding locally until American racing stable owner James Arthur recognized his potential and signed him to a contract to compete at major racetracks in the United States.

award

United States Champion Jockey by wins

birth place

Hamilton Ontario, Canada

death date

1947-06-14

honours

Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame

occupation

Jockey, Horse trainer, Ownership

race

Kentucky Derby, Adirondack Stakes, Lawrence Realization Stakes, Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, Queen's Plate, Dwyer Stakes, Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes, Kenner Stakes, Mardi Gras Stakes, Jockey Club Gold Cup, United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, Gazelle Stakes, Belmont Futurity Stakes, Saratoga Breeders' Cup Handicap, Maryland_Handicap

race horse

Reigh Count, Anita Peabody, Fairbank_(horse)

wins

601