Edward D. Brown
American horse trainer, jockey, and breeder / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people with the same name, see Edward Brown (disambiguation).
Edward Dudley Brown (c. 1850 – May 11, 1906) was an American who, although born as a slave, rose to become a Belmont Stakes-winning jockey, a Kentucky Derby-winning horse trainer, and an owner of several of the top racehorses during the last decade of the 19th century, earning him induction into the United States Racing Hall of Fame.[1]
Quick Facts Occupation, Born ...
Edward D. Brown | |
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Occupation | Jockey, trainer, owner |
Born | c. 1850 Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
Died | May 11, 1906 |
Resting place | Midway Cemetery, Midway, Kentucky |
Major racing wins | |
As a jockey: American Classics wins: As a trainer: Kentucky Oaks (1893, 1900) | |
Honors | |
United States Racing Hall of Fame (1984) | |
Significant horses | |
Kingfisher, Baden-Baden, Spendthrift Hindoo, Ben Brush, Plaudit |
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