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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.
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. Given an opportunity to be a jockey at age 14, Garrison became known for his furious come-from-behind rides in which he won in the final strides by the ...
How He Acquired Nickname. Wins With Rank Outsider. Retired in 1897 With Fortune. - The New York Times. SNAPPER GARRISON, NOTED JOCKEY, DIES; Retired Rider, Once the Highest Paid, Is a Victim of...
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 from the...
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...
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10/28/30. Hall of Fame: 1955. Career Wins: 700. Significant Mounts. Major Race Wins. Awards / Honors. Edward R. "Snapper" Garrison, was a jockey known for hanging back during most of the race and finishing at top speed to achieve a thrilling victory. Garrison was a jockey who rode out of an East Coast base for sixteen years from 1882 through 1897.
