Willie Simms

Quick Facts

Full Name	Willie Simms
Occupation	Horse Jockey
Date Of Birth	Jan 16, 1870(1870-01-16)
Age	154
Date Of Death	1927-02-26
Birthplace	Georgia
Country	United States
Horoscope	Capricorn

Willie Simms Biography

Willie Simms is one of the most popular and richest Horse Jockey who was born on January 16, 1870 in Georgia, United States. Hall of Fame American jockey for horses who was a pioneer in the field and also took home his first race in the year 1896, the Kentucky Derby.

He was a precursor to future stars like He was a forerunner to future stars such as Willie Shoemaker..

He was raised and born in Augusta, Georgia.

Willie Simms Net Worth

Willie Simms is one of the richest Horse Jockey from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Willie Simms 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started racing when he was 17.

He was the winner of 1,125 races in his racing career, which while tiny by modern standards, was a huge accomplishment in the 19th century.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Willie Simms Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Willie Ranked on the list of most popular Horse Jockey. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Willie Simms celebrates birthday on January 16 of every year.

Who is the African American who won the Kentucky Derby twice?

But the success of Black riders was short-lived and fraught with racism, which eventually pushed many out of the States — James Winkfield , the last African American to win the Derby, won the race twice in a row in the early 1900s but was forced to finish his career in Europe.

Who is Sainthoods jockey?

Jockey: Corey Lanerie , 0 for 4 in Derby. Best finish was second on Lookin At Lee (2017). Record: 1-2-0 in three starts. Road to the Kentucky Derby points (ranking): 40 (No.

Has a black jockey ever won the Kentucky Derby?

Oliver Lewis, who was born in Fayette County, Kentucky, was the first jockey to win the Derby on May 1, 1875. The horse he rode, Aristides, was trained by a Black trainer, Ansel Williamson. Fifteen of the first 28 Derbys were won by Black jockeys.

Who was the first black person to win the Kentucky Derby?

​Oliver Lewis (1856-1924), the African American jockey who rode the colt Aristides, won the first Kentucky Derby on May 17, 1875. His time of two minutes37.

Who owns horse sainthood?

Owner(s): WinStar Farm LLC – CHC, Inc.