David Erb

Tags: Jockey (Horse Racer).

David Erb (born November 28 1923 in York Nebraska) is a retired jockey and trainer in Thoroughbred horse racing. He started riding as a young farm boy and began his professional riding career in 1938 competing at tracks in his native Nebraska. He got his first win at Oaklawn Park Race Track in Hot Springs Arkansas. In the June 18 1955 Californian Stakes at Hollywood Park Racetrack Dave Erb was the substitute rider for the suspended Bill Shoemaker aboard Swaps.

birth date

1923-11-28

birth place

York Nebraska, United States

occupation

Jockey, Horse trainer

race

Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, Gallorette Handicap, Pimlico Special, Californian Stakes, Flamingo Stakes, Arlington-Washington Futurity Stakes, Arlington Classic, Sport Page Handicap, Remsen Stakes, Churchill Downs Stakes, Hanshin Cup Handicap, United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, Bewitch Stakes, Washington Park Futurity Stakes, Blue Grass Stakes, Clark Handicap, Comely Stakes, Florida Derby, Vosburgh Stakes, Stars and Stripes Stakes, Bashford Manor Stakes, Arlington-Washington Lassie Stakes, Westchester Handicap

race horse

Searching (horse), Iron Liege, Swaps (horse), Hurry to Market, Needles (horse), Mark-Ye-Well, Swoon's Son, R. Thomas, Bally Ache