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The horse "Sweet Kiss" won the Belmont Steeplechase in 1923. What was unusual about his jockey?

Question #149184. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Mar 23 2023.
Originally posted Mar 23 2023 8:00 PM.

psnz

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The rider, one Frank Hayes (1901-June 4, 1923) was not a professional jockey, but a stableman and trainer. He died from a heart attack during the race, with his body remaining in the saddle when Sweet Kiss won the race by a head.

He is the first and (as far as it's known) the only jockey to have won a race after death.

The horse never raced again, and it's claimed that Sweet Kiss was nicknamed "Sweet Kiss of Death" for the rest of her life.

https://wiki2.org/en/Frank_Hayes_(jockey)+Milds.2

Response last updated by psnz on Mar 23 2023.
Mar 23 2023, 8:06 PM

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The horse "Sweet Kiss" won the Belmont Steeplechase in 1923. What was unusual about his jockey?

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