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  2. Age, Biography and Wiki. Johnny Longden (John Eric Longden) was born on 14 February, 1907 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK, is an Actor. Discover Johnny Longden's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money?

  3. Kentucky Derby. Johnny Longden (born February 14, 1907, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England—died February 14, 2003, Banning, California, U.S.) was an English-born American jockey who, in a career of 40 years (1927–66), established a world record in Thoroughbred racing with 6,032 victories (some sources give 6,026).

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  4. Mar 19, 2019 · Longden’s feat of winning the Kentucky Derby both as a jockey and as a trainer was ranked No. 51 on BloodHorse ’s list of Horse Racing’s Top 100 Moments. Longden won the San Juan Capistrano Handicap five times – twice aboard George Royal (1965 and 1966) and once apiece aboard Noor (1950), Be Fleet (1951), and St. Vincent (1955).

  5. Famous for getting his horses off to a fast start and keeping them out in front, little (4 ft. 11 in.) Johnny Longden has at one time or another won almost every big race in the country. Despite his age and a fat bank account, he is still the most industrious jockey going, riding six or seven races every day of the week and occasionally flying ...

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  6. Mar 11, 2024 · Some years ago Willie Shoemaker sang this parody at the annual jockeys' ball to a man who supposedly was about to retire. But it was not until last Saturday at smog-shrouded Santa Anita that John Eric Longden, the 59-year-old grandfather with more victories than any other jockey in the history of Thoroughbred racing, finally did pack up his bit ...

  7. Johnny Longden. John Eric Longden, jockey (born 14 Feb 1907 in Wakefield, England; died 14 February 2003 in Banning, California). Known as “the pumper” for his ability to ride a horse to its best possible performance, Johnny Longden enjoyed a distinguished career (1927–66) that many regard as one of the finest in Thoroughbred racing history.

  8. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Eric "Johnny" Longden (February 14, 1907 – February 14, 2003) was an American Hall of Fame and National Champion jockey and a trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses who was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. His father emigrated to Canada in 1909, settling in Taber, Alberta.

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