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Galloping Ahead: The American Jockey Invasion

Galloping Ahead: The American Jockey Invasion

In 1895 a solitary American jockey, the African American Willie Simms, rode in British racing. His unusual riding style—virtually crouching along the horse’s neck with short stirrups, high knees, and a tight rein—was in contrast to that of the English jockeys who sat...