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Jack Gordon Westrope (January 18, 1918 – June 19, 1958) was an American Hall of Fame jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Born in Baker, Montana, Westrope was the son of racehorse owner/trainer W. T. Westrope. Jack was only 12 years old when he rode his first winner, on a small track in Lemmon, South Dakota.
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- June 19, 1958 (aged 40), Hollywood, California, United States
- January 18, 1918, Baker, Montana, United States
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Montana native Jack Westrope rose to stardom in the irons as a teenager, leading all North American jockeys in wins with 301 at age 15 in 1933. His 25-percent win rate that year was the highest for any national leader in victories since 1909. Full bio. Inducted. 2002. Born. Jan. 18, 1918, Baker, Montana. Died. June 19, 1958, Inglewood, California.
5 de ago. de 2002 · Lean and loud, Jack Gordon Westrope was a natural on horseback. His early inspiration came from older brother Wootsie, who died following a 1932 racing accident at Agua Caliente. Determined to...
6 de jul. de 2012 · But as a highly mobile California racing nut I could just as easily have been at Hollywood Park with my folks on June 19, 1958, when Jack Westrope was killed when his filly bolted into the rail ...
Jack Gordon Westrope (January 18, 1918 – June 19, 1958) was an American Hall of Fame jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Quick Facts Occupation, Born ... Close. Born in Baker, Montana, Westrope was the son of racehorse owner/trainer W. T. Westrope. Jack was only 12 years old when he rode his first winner, on a small track in Lemmon, South Dakota.
Jack Westrope y Nan Grey fueron una pareja en el mundo de las carreras de caballos en la década de 1930. Westrope era un destacado jockey y Grey era una actriz y cantante. Se conocieron en un evento de carreras y comenzaron una relación amorosa. Su relación fue polémica, ya que Westrope estaba casado y tenía hijos.
5 de ago. de 2002 · So, too, are trainer Grover "Bud" Delp and jockey Jack Westrope, who were also inducted. "They ultimately affected their lives forever," Lukas said of horses like Serena's Song.
