Willie Shoemaker
/ˌwɪli ˈʃuːmeɪkə(r)/
/ˌwɪli ˈʃuːmeɪkər/
- (1931-2003) the most successful US professional jockey ever. His popular name was 'the Shoe'. Between 1949 and 1990 he won 8 833 of his 40 351 races, including victories in four Kentucky Derby races.
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Willie Shoemaker