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James Winkfield

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The Resume

    (April 12, 1882-March 23, 1974)
    Born in Chilesburg, Kentucky
    Jockey/Trainer
    Winner, Kentucky Derby (1901, 1902)

Why he might be annoying:

    After an accident involving 4 horses at the starting gate, he was suspended from riding for a year.
    Scheduled to ride his usual horse, he accepted $3000 to ride for another owner in the Futurity Stakes of 1903.
    His venality ruined his reputation, forcing a move to Europe.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was one of the most successful jockeys of the early 20th century, garnering over 2500 championships.
    His interracial marriage to European royalty caused a scandal.
    During the 1917 Russian Revolution, he assisted in helping over 200 horses escape certain death.
    In 2004, he was inducted into the National Museum's Racing Hall of Fame for his prodigious career.
    As of 2012, he remained the final African American to jockey a Kentucky Derby winner.

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 42.86% Annoying