Tags: Jockey (Horse Racer).

Jack Gordon Westrope (January 18 1918 – June 19 1958) was an American Hall of Fame jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing.Born in Baker Montana Westrope was the son of racehorse owner/trainer W. T. Westrope. Jack was only 12 years old when he rode his first winner on a small track in Lemmon South Dakota. By age 15 while still officially an apprentice jockey he was the leading rider in the U.S. for 1933.

award
United States Champion Jockey by wins
birth date
1918-01-18
birth place
Baker Montana, United States
death date
1958-06-19
honours
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
occupation
Jockey
race
Santa Anita Derby, Hollywood Gold Cup, Massachusetts Handicap, Del Mar Derby, Delaware Oaks, San Antonio Handicap, San Fernando Stakes, San Juan Capistrano Handicap, San Luis Obispo Handicap, Tremont Stakes, Empire City Handicap, Laurel Turf Cup Stakes, Blue Grass Stakes, Frizette Stakes, Hollywood Derby, Matron Stakes (United States), Suburban Handicap, Vosburgh Stakes, Jerome Stakes, Cowdin Stakes, Narragansett Special
race horse
Stagehand (horse), Cravat (horse), Parlo, Big Pebble
wins
2467

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