John Henry
racehorse
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ridden by Shoemaker
- In Bill Shoemaker
In 1981 he rode John Henry, winner of the Arlington Million, the first million-dollar stake race for Thoroughbreds. Other notable horses he rode included Gallant Man, Damascus, Spectacular Bid, and Swaps. The Shoe: Willie Shoemaker’s Illustrated Book of Racing, written with Dan Smith, was published in 1976.
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