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Jimmy Winkfield celebrating his Kentucky Derby win in 1902.
Posted inDisc Sports

Black Achievement in the Kentucky Derby: A Legacy of Excellence

by Keyon Wordman, All Things SportsApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Black jockeys dominated the early Kentucky Derby, winning 15 of the first 28 races. Icons like Isaac Murphy and Jimmy Winkfield shaped horse racing history.

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