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George Monroe Woolf (May 31, 1910 – January 4, 1946), nicknamed "The Iceman", was a Canadian thoroughbred race horse jockey. An annual jockey's award given by the United States Jockeys' Guild is named in his honor. He became known for riding the people's champion Seabiscuit to victories in 1938.
3 de abr. de 2021 · He won the Santa Anita Handicap in 1935 when it was the nation’s first $100,000 stakes and then captured the Hollywood Gold Cup in three straight years from 1938-1940. As Woolf’s legend grew, he became famous for having an impeccable ability to move his horses at just the right moment.
Hace 5 días · “Horses are in my blood,” said George Woolf, one of the greatest jockeys ever. “I’ll be with them until I die.” The jockey was right on both counts.
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Perfect Timing. Woolf’s talents became legendary around racetracks. He seemed to have an internal clock in his head that could gauge how fast his horse ran during each furlong (each eighth of...
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1 de mar. de 2015 · On November 1, 1938, in the hands of George Woolf, Seabiscuit beat the reigning Triple Crown champion – War Admiral – at Pimlico race track in one of history’s most celebrated match races. The match was one of the most anticipated events of the year.
George M. Woolf. Thoroughbred racing’s first $100,000 contest, the inaugural Santa Anita Handicap, took place on Feb. 23, 1935. The field included some of the finest horses of the era, including all-time greats Equipoise and Twenty Grand.
Hace 1 día · George Woolf, who rode Seabiscuit in his classic race against War Admiral, was heavy for a jockey. His weight was often in the 110-115 pound range, earning him the nickname “Old Lead Pad.”
