James D. Nichols

Tags: Jockey (Horse Racer).

James D. Jimmy Nichols (March 1928 – February 27 2003) was an American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey and a widely respected horseman who after retiring from race-riding played a key role in the two U.S. Triple Crown race wins of Risen Star.Known as Jimmy and nicknamed Cowboy he competed in rodeo bull riding worked as a stable groom and then went on to became a successful jockey in Quarter Horse racing before turning to Thoroughbred flat racing.

birth place

Las Cruces New Mexico

death date

2003-02-27

death place

Fort Worth Texas

honours

Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame

occupation

Jockey

race

Adirondack Stakes, Arkansas Derby, Sanford Stakes, Saratoga Special Stakes, Toboggan Handicap, Louisiana Handicap, Salvator Mile Handicap, Arlington Handicap, Evening Attire Stakes, Alcibiades Stakes, Dixie Stakes, New Orleans Handicap, San Diego Handicap, Ben Ali Stakes, Modesty Handicap, Paumonok Handicap, Lafayette Stakes, Beverly Handicap, Osunitas Stakes, Demoiselle Stakes, San Carlos Handicap, Derby Trial Stakes, Hanshin Cup Handicap, Bewitch Stakes, John B. Campbell Handicap, Fayette Stakes, Acorn Stakes, Apple Blossom Handicap, Ashland Stakes, Breeders' Futurity Stakes, Clark Handicap, Frizette Stakes, Arlington-Washington Lassie Stakes, Astoria Stakes

race horse

Susan's Girl, Decidedly, Bryan G., Graustark (horse), R. Thomas, High Voltage (horse)

wins

2446