In the history of Thoroughbred racing, there is arguably no story as fascinating as the life led by Jimmy Winkfield. Born in Chilesburg, Kentucky, in 1880, Winkfield began riding horses as a young boy and quickly developed into one of the premier jockeys in America. By the time he was 22, Winkfield had become only […]
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