Did you know a jockey once won a race after he had died?
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Frank Hayes was hailed as the winner at a race at Belmont Park right outside New York City in 1923. However, there was a slight problem. Hayes suffered a heart attack and died in the middle of the race so the celebration wasn’t exactly sweet.
I had no idea about this but it is a fun fact to learn.
ReplyDeleteProof (if any were needed) that the horse is the star.
ReplyDeleteOops!
ReplyDeleteHe must have stayed on the horse and the horse took him home.
ReplyDeleteHe trained the horse so well it kept running even when he didn't.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of him.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
The horse knew what to do. One wonders if young Mr. Hays had symptoms in the days before the race.
ReplyDeleteGood horse! Sad story though...
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Donna
Unreal
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