Bill Shoemaker
1931 - 2003
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Biography
Bill Shoemaker was an American jockey who is widely considered one of the greatest in horse racing history. Born in 1931 in Texas, Shoemaker started his career as a jockey at a young age and went on to win numerous prestigious races, including the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. He was known for his exceptional riding skills, professionalism, and remarkable success in a career that spanned over four decades.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
The race is not always to the swift but to those who keep running.
2
No matter how dark it gets, the sun is going to rise again.
3
It might be easy for some jockeys, I guess, but I don't think it has ever been easy for me.
4
It's nothing. I tell you it's really nothing. You just have to watch your weight and even then you get to eat what you want.
5
It's a tough job getting up at 4 a.m. to drink champagne.