This filly was the first Kentucky Derby mount for a jockey who later rode two Derby winners, including an American Triple Crown winner. Who was she, where did she finish in the Derby, and who was the jockey?
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This filly was the first Kentucky Derby mount for a jockey who later rode two Derby winners, including an American Triple Crown winner. Who was she, where did she finish in the Derby, and who was the jockey?
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Janet
3/19/2021 04:39:50 pm
Nellie Flag, 1935 Kentucky Derby, finished 4th.
Barbara
3/20/2021 05:54:23 pm
Flamma, finished third in the 1912 Derby. Ridden by John Loftus, who won the Derby with George Smith in 1916 and the Triple Crown with Sir Barton in 1919.
Frost
3/23/2021 09:49:06 am
Nellie Flag in 1935. Came in 4th
Avalyn Hunter
3/26/2021 03:21:22 pm
Well done to all of you! For the record, Flamma is the best-fit answer to the question as Johnny Loftus rode exactly two Kentucky Derby winners, including 1919 Triple Crown winner Sir Barton. Nellie Flag did indeed carry a future Derby and Triple Crown-winning jockey in his Derby debut, but Arcaro won five Derbies and two Triple Crowns. Leave a Reply. |
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