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John McTaggart (1896 – April 18 1946) was an American Champion jockey in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing. He began his riding career in 1913 and rode for a quarter century until retiring in 1937. In 1914 he led all jockeys in the United States with 157 wins and in 1916 finished first in money earned and second in total wins to Frank Robinson.McTaggart rode in the Kentucky Derby twice with his best result a second in the 1917 edition aboard Andrew Miller’s colt Ticket.

award
United States Champion Jockey by earnings, United States Champion Jockey by wins
birth date
1896-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
New York City, United States, New York
death date
1946-04-18
occupation
Jockey
race
Sanford Stakes, Saratoga Special Stakes, King Edward Stakes, Toboggan Handicap, Victoria Stakes, Grey Stakes, Brooklyn Handicap, Coronation Futurity Stakes, Fall Highweight Handicap, Hopeful Stakes, Matron Stakes (United States), Metropolitan Handicap, Belmont Futurity Stakes, Toronto Cup Stakes
race horse
Campfire (horse)

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