Sports
Harry Silbert, the only jockey agent Bill Shoemaker has ever had, is not well.
Feb. 5, 1987
Bill Shoemaker, scheduled to ride a 4-year-old colt with only two lifetime wins in Saturday’s third race at Churchill Downs, didn’t make it to the track on time.
May 4, 1986
The little girl whose head almost came up to her father’s chin was something different, but otherwise the winner’s circle photograph really wasn’t necessary at Santa Anita Sunday.
March 4, 1985
The rumor mill at a race track never has a down time, and in California the recurring rumor concerns the retirement of Bill Shoemaker.
Oct. 27, 1988
After being absent from racing on the occasion last year, Bill Shoemaker was back at Del Mar on Wednesday to celebrate his 61st birthday.
Aug. 20, 1992
If I were a race horse today, I think I would be in deep depression.
Feb. 1, 1990
This is not a sentimental crowd.
April 14, 1991
The jockey who finishes second in Friday’s $100,000 Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita will receive $1,000 for his efforts.
Dec. 25, 1986
The Kentucky Derby-winning team of jockey Bill Shoemaker and trainer Charlie Whittingham struck again Sunday as Mazaad raced to a half-length victory in the $69,700 Spotlight Stakes for 3 year olds at Hollywood Park.
May 12, 1986
Despite his five Kentucky Derby victories, tying him with Bill Hartack for the most by any jockey, Hall of Famer Eddie Arcaro may have been the worst underachiever in the 117 years of the race.
May 2, 1992