Willie Shoemaker won the Kentucky Derby four times. His mounts were: Swaps (1955); Tomy Lee (1959); Lucky Debonair (1965); and Ferdinand (1986). In addition, he would have won the 1957 Derby aboard Gallant Man had he not misjudged the finish line and stood up in the stirrups, thinking the race was over.
Willie Shoemaker
The answer is Willie Shoemaker and his horse Ferdinand who won the 1986 Kentucky Derby
Jockey Willie Shoemaker rode Ferdinand in the 1986 Derby.
Ferdinand was the horse and Willie Shoemaker was the jockey.
the most wins for anyone-trainer, jockey, or owner is Calumet Farms has won with 8 of there horses (horses can only race once as a 3 yro)
Jockey Willie Shoemaker won the Kentucky Derby four times during his career. His victories came in 1955 with Lucky Debonair, 1959 with Tomy Lee, 1965 with Lucky Debonair, and 1986 with Ferdinand. Shoemaker's wins contributed to his reputation as one of the greatest jockeys in horse racing history.
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Thoroughbred horses compete in the Kentucky Derby.
The Kentucky Derby
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