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Apprenticed to trainer W. C. “Father Bill” Daly, Connecticut native Edward “Snapper” Garrison earned his nickname by demonstrating enthusiasm for even the most menial of stable chores.
Edward H. "Snapper" Garrison (February 9, 1868 – October 28, 1930) was an American jockey known for hanging back during most of the race and finishing at top speed to achieve a thrilling victory. Garrison rode out of an East Coast base for sixteen years from 1882 through 1897.
Edward H. (Snapper) Garrison, one of the most famous jockeys in turf history, whose name lives in the expression "Garrison finish," died at 8 o'clock yesterday morning at the Swedish Hospital...
Jun 12, 2020 · Snapper Garrison was a big, lanky white jockey who rode in a high crouch position and favored the whip when he wanted a big finish. From the grandstand, it was easy to tell the riders apart as Murphy’s upright seat was in stark contrast to Garrison’s crouch.
Aug 12, 2019 · The race featured Hall of Fame rider Edward “Snapper” Garrison at his resourceful best. “The horses were at the post for an hour and a half, during which Garrison received permission...
Jun 9, 2021 · Eight days after the Suburban, Salvator and Murphy set out against Tenny, ridden by Edward "Snapper" Garrison, who once had been the jockey on Salvator until a falling out between him and Haggin.
Garrison won over $2 million in purses in the years 1880-1896, with over 700 victories, including the $50,000 purse for the 1893 American Derby, held in conjunction with the World’s Fair. Snapper was paid $23,500 in 1894 by William C. Daley, the highest for any American jockey.
