Matthew A. McGee
| Matt McGee | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born |
December 1890 Covington, Kentucky, USA |
| Died | October 28, 1949 |
| Major racing wins | |
|
Live Oak Selling Stakes (1906) Clark Handicap (1909) Mermaid Stakes (1910) Metropolitan Handicap (1910) Withers Stakes (1910) Juarez Derby (1911) Prix de Diane (1920) English Triple Crown wins: | |
| Significant horses | |
| Durbar, Fashion Plate, Round The World | |
Matthew A. "Matt" McGee (December 1890 - October 28, 1949) was an American jockey born and raised in Covington, Kentucky who rode Durbar to victory in the 1914 Epsom Derby, England's most prestigious race.[1]
Note that his name is frequently misspelled as "MacGee" in European records, including the Media Guide for the Epsom Derby[2] and on a 1923 sports card.[3]
References
- ↑ Kenton County (Kentucky) Public Library, April 8, 2014 comprehensive article with photos titled "100 Years Ago, Latonia Jockey Reached Horse Racing’s Pinnacle"
- ↑ Epson Derby Festival 2017 Media Guide
- ↑ Godfrey Phillips Cigarette Card - Derby Winners & Jockeys (series of 25 issued in 1923)
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