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Eddie Arcaro Collection

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jockey Eddie Arcaro Riding Whirlaway

Jockey Eddie Arcaro Riding Whirlaway
(Original Caption) Jockey Eddie Arcaro is shown whispering into the ear of Whirlaway, the horse he piloted to victory in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro and Model Cadet

Eddie Arcaro and Model Cadet
Jockey Eddie Arcaro riding the horse Model Cadet. Undated photograph

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Horses Running in A Race

Horses Running in A Race
(Original Caption) Jockey Eddie Arcaro closed the Santa Anita racing season here 3/7 by winning his 4th $100

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Acaro Sitting on Horse

Eddie Acaro Sitting on Horse
(Original Caption) "Poppadeets" is shown here with jockey Eddie Arcaro, winner of the third race in the Blue Rock, 1st Division

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Sitting with Fellow Jockeys

Eddie Arcaro Sitting with Fellow Jockeys
(Original Caption) Jockey Eddie Arcaro today put in his appearance at the track as a rider for the first time in over a year. His suspension has been lifted

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jockey Eddie Arcaro Sitting on Nellie Flag

Jockey Eddie Arcaro Sitting on Nellie Flag
5/8/1935 - ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Jockey Eddie Arcaro up on horse "Nellie Flag". INP photo

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jockey Eddie Arcaro Riding Derby Entrant First Bid

Jockey Eddie Arcaro Riding Derby Entrant First Bid
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Portrait of Jockey Eddie Arcaro Crossing Arms

Portrait of Jockey Eddie Arcaro Crossing Arms
(Original Caption) Jockey Eddie Arcaro, contract rider for Mrs

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Owner of Challedon Receiving Trophy

Owner of Challedon Receiving Trophy
(Original Caption) The scene at the presentation of the gold Cup after Challedon had won the $10, 000 Pimlico Special at the track here, November 1st

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Sitting Adorned on Challedon

Eddie Arcaro Sitting Adorned on Challedon
(Original Caption) Challedon, victor in the three-horse Pimlico Special, November 1st, is pictured with jockey Eddie Arcaro up after defeating Kayak 2nd and Cravat in the $10, 000 race

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Sitting on Our Boots

Eddie Arcaro Sitting on Our Boots
(Original Caption) Our Boots, jockey Eddie Arcaro up, being led to the Winner's Circle after winning the $25, 000 Belmont Futurity at Belmont Park, September 28th

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro and Warren Wright Holding Woodlawn Vase

Eddie Arcaro and Warren Wright Holding Woodlawn Vase
(Original Caption) Jockey Eddie Arcaro displays the original Woodlawn Vase, which belongs to him and owner Warren Wright (second from right)

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Riding Whirlaway to a Win

Eddie Arcaro Riding Whirlaway to a Win
Whirlaway, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Preakness with five lengths to spare. Behind are King Cole, second, and Our Boots, third

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro and Whirlaway in Winners Circle

Eddie Arcaro and Whirlaway in Winners Circle
(Original Caption) Calumet Farm's Whirlaway, with jockey Eddie Arcaro up, and trainer B.A

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Whirlaway Standing Beside Racing Spectators

Whirlaway Standing Beside Racing Spectators
(Original Caption) Jockey Eddie Arcaro on Whirlaway after he won the Dixie Handicap ($20, 000) and trainer Ben Jones

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jockeys Dressed in Costumes

Jockeys Dressed in Costumes
(Original Caption) Eddie Arcaro, who rode so brilliantly last year aboard Whirlaway, and Don Meade, the year's champion booter are shown here

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Horse Racing in Action

Horse Racing in Action
(Original Caption) Mrs. Payne Whitney's The Rhymer, with Eddie Arcaro up, crosses the finish line a nose winner in the widener handicap at Hialeah Park in this photograph

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jockey Eddie Arcaro Weighing In

Jockey Eddie Arcaro Weighing In
(Original Caption) Eddie Arcaro at Opening Day at Belmont Park after a year's suspension

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Portrait of Jockey Eddie Arcaro

Portrait of Jockey Eddie Arcaro
(Original Caption) Eddie Arcaro at Opening Day at Belmont Park after a year's suspension

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jockey Eddie Arcaro Riding Horse Pacifist

Jockey Eddie Arcaro Riding Horse Pacifist
(Original Caption) Returning to the silks today (September 20th) after a year's suspension, Eddie Arcaro brings Pacifist back to the paddock after the second race at Belmont

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jockey Eddie Arcaro Holding Ice to Head

Jockey Eddie Arcaro Holding Ice to Head
(Original Caption) Calling today's weather hot would be a masterpiece of understatement. At the Jamaica Race Track, jockeys used anything they could find to cool off between mounts

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jockeys Sitting and Conversing

Jockeys Sitting and Conversing
(Original Caption) Three of the seasons top jockies are pictured together following the day's card at Jamaica today, on the opening day of Empire City

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro with Friends on The Green

Eddie Arcaro with Friends on The Green
(Original Caption) These three well known jockeys went the first 18 holes of the Miami open golf tournament together, possibly just for the exercise

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Portrait of Famous Jockeys

Portrait of Famous Jockeys
(Original Caption) Here are the country's top flight jockies, as they appeared at the Jamaica Racetrack today, where they are competing in the present meet

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jockey Eddie Arcaro Holding Saddle

Jockey Eddie Arcaro Holding Saddle
(Original Caption) Crack jockey Eddie Arcaro, absent from racing for a considerable time because of an operation, is back in the saddle limbering up

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jockey Eddie Arcaro Weighing In

Jockey Eddie Arcaro Weighing In
(Original Caption) Eddie Arcaro weighs in at Hialeah Race Track after the third race, March 1st, when he rode the favorite, Trident, but failed to finish in the money

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Horse Racing - Warren Mehrtens

Horse Racing - Warren Mehrtens
Johnny Longden Shaking Warren Mehrtens Hand Alongside Eddie Arcaro

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jockey and Horse in Winners Circle

Jockey and Horse in Winners Circle
(Original Caption) C.V.Whitney's First Flight, with Eddie Arcaro up, is pictured in the winner's circle at Belmont Park after the filly captured the $50, 000 added futurity

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Playing Cards

Eddie Arcaro Playing Cards
(Original Caption) Between the races, Eddie Arcaro relieves tension by playing rummy with fellow jockey and trainer at Jamaica track's jockey room

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Horse with Jockey and Owner

Horse with Jockey and Owner
(Original Caption) Photo shows owner Kleberg holding Assault with Arcaro up. (Photo by © Bettmann/CORBIS/Bettmann Archive)

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Conversing at Racetrack

Eddie Arcaro Conversing at Racetrack
(Original Caption) Before a race, Eddie Arcaro talks over track conditions with a jockey who has just come in from a race. Mr. Stopwatch, as fans call him, is a notable judge of time and track

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Dressing Before Race

Eddie Arcaro Dressing Before Race
(Original Caption) Proud is this valet, helping dress Eddie Arcaro, America's greatest jockey, for the coming race. Arcaro, who earns $75, 000 a year, is top money winner

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro and Jockeys Posing with Gear

Eddie Arcaro and Jockeys Posing with Gear
(Original Caption) Eddie Arcaro (Center), is a clean living kid from his looks. The famous jockey booted home the winner in the first race at Jamaica today at the track opening

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro with Passmore Jockeys in Dressing Room

Eddie Arcaro with Passmore Jockeys in Dressing Room
(Original Caption) William J.Passsmore. 16, (center and left) is congratulated by his father, a former steeplechase jockey, after riding his first mount to win at Jamaica on May 13th

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jockeys Conversing Together

Jockeys Conversing Together
(Original Caption) Jockey Kay Jensen of Copenhagen, Denmark, talks things over with Ted Atkinson (L) and Eddie Arcaro, (R) at Belmont, on May 21st

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Receiving Woodlawn Vase

Eddie Arcaro Receiving Woodlawn Vase
(Original Caption) Jockey Eddie Arcaro receives the Woodlawn Vase after riding Citation to victory in the Preakness at Pimlico Race Track, May 15th. Left to right: H.A

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Citation Winning Preakness

Citation Winning Preakness

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Citation Winning the Triple Crown

Citation Winning the Triple Crown
(Original Caption) Citation, Jockey Eddie Arcaro up, romps home a winner by eight lengths in the Belmont Stakes, sixth and feature race at Belmont Park, June 12

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jimmy Jones Holding Citation with Eddie Arcaro Astride

Jimmy Jones Holding Citation with Eddie Arcaro Astride
(Original Caption) Citation stands in the Winner's Circle at Belmont Park, October 16th, after sweeping to a two-length victory in the $100, 000 International Gold Cup Race

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: A Group of Horses Running A Race

A Group of Horses Running A Race
(Original Caption) Calumet's Citation, Eddie Arcaro up, leads field in $50, 000 Tanforan Handicap, Dec. 11. The champ went on to win by 5 lengths and set a track record

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Portrait of Jockey Eddie Arcaro

Portrait of Jockey Eddie Arcaro
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: B.A. Jones Shakes Hands With Jockey

B.A. Jones Shakes Hands With Jockey
(Original Caption) 6/7/41-New York: Trainer B.A

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Ben Jones Congratulating Eddie Arcaro and Whirlaway

Ben Jones Congratulating Eddie Arcaro and Whirlaway
(Original Caption) Here's a combination that is proving very hard to beat these days in horse racing circles

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro on Whirlaway

Eddie Arcaro on Whirlaway
(Original Caption) Trainer B.A. Jones with jockey Eddie Arcaro after the latter booted Whirlaway home in front to win the Belmont, feature race at Belmont race track, June 7th

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: B A Jones Leading Eddie Arcaro on Whirlaway

B A Jones Leading Eddie Arcaro on Whirlaway
(Original Caption) Trainer B.A. Jones with jockey Eddie Arcaro after the latter booted Whirlaway home in front to win the Belmont, feature race at Belmont race track, June 7th

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jimmy Jones Holding Citation with Eddie Arcaro Astride

Jimmy Jones Holding Citation with Eddie Arcaro Astride
(Original Caption) Citation, with Eddie Arcaro up, is in the Winner's Circle at Pimlico Racetrack, May 15, after winning the Preakness

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Ray York Getting Dressed

Ray York Getting Dressed
(Original Caption) The jubilation of Derby Day extends even to the jockey's dressing room as five time Derby winner Eddie Arcaro who rode fourth place Goyamo, kneads the head of winning jockey

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Kissing His Derby Horse Dockstader

Eddie Arcaro Kissing His Derby Horse Dockstader
(Original Caption) Jockey Eddie Arcaro bestows a kiss upon the aristocratic snout of Dockstader, Derby entrant from Greentree Stables

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Petting His Mount

Eddie Arcaro Petting His Mount
(Original Caption) Jockey Eddie Arcaro seems to be giving Lawrin some sound advice which worked. He rode the horse owned by H.G

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jockies Sitting on Car and Talking

Jockies Sitting on Car and Talking
(Original Caption) Eddie Arcaro, (L) who will ride Whirlaway, and Buddy Haas, who'll be up on Porter's Cap, a heavy favorite

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Riding Whirlaway to Win Belmont Stakes

Eddie Arcaro Riding Whirlaway to Win Belmont Stakes
(Original Caption) Calumet Farm's Whirlaway, with jockey Eddie Arcaro up, becomes the fifth horse in history to sweep the triple crown of American racing today, before a crowd of 30, 810

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro and Whirlaway Leading the Preakness

Eddie Arcaro and Whirlaway Leading the Preakness
(Original Caption) The combination that won the Kentucky Derby, Jockey Eddie Arcaro on Calumet Farms Whirlaway, romping home ahead of the field again in the Preakness yesterday

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro and Whirlaway Winning Kentucky

Eddie Arcaro and Whirlaway Winning Kentucky
Whirlaway, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Kentucky Derby with eight lengths to spare. The 3-year-old set a new record of 2:01.4 for the Derby, and would go on to win the Triple Crown

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Winners Of The Kentuck Derby At Finish

Winners Of The Kentuck Derby At Finish
(Original Caption) 5/4/41-Lexington, Kentucky: Taking the turn for the finish line, jockey Eddie Arcaro, astride Whirlaway (4), fourth from the rail

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Being Served Food by His Mother

Eddie Arcaro Being Served Food by His Mother
(Original Caption) Eddie Arcaro, the first four time winner of the Kentucky Derby, digs in at victory dinner of chicken and ravioli here, which was prepared and served by his mother, Mrs

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro and Doug Dodson Sitting on Balcony

Eddie Arcaro and Doug Dodson Sitting on Balcony
(Original Caption) Eddie Arcaro (in silks) and Doug Dodson chatted briefly outside the jockey room, but their eyes had a distant look about two days away, that is

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Ben Jones and Eddie Arcaro Examining Blinkers

Ben Jones and Eddie Arcaro Examining Blinkers
(Original Caption) Trainer Ben Jones and Jockey Eddie Arcaro

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Sitting in Sweat Box

Eddie Arcaro Sitting in Sweat Box
(Original Caption) Eddie Arcaro, who has brought three Kentucky Derby mounts into the Winner's Circle

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro and Others at Derby Ceremonies

Eddie Arcaro and Others at Derby Ceremonies
(Original Caption) Shown during the presentation ceremonies after Hoop Jr

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Walking Covered with Mud

Eddie Arcaro Walking Covered with Mud
(Original Caption) Jockey Eddie Arcaro, who covered himself and Whirlaway with glory in the Kentucky Derby, gets covered with mud as he rides again at Jamaica, May 5th, on a sloppy track

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Petting Devil Diver

Eddie Arcaro Petting Devil Diver
(Original Caption) Jockey Eddie Arcaro is shown petting Devil Diver, Greentree Stable's entry in the Kentucky Derby

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Kissing His Wife

Eddie Arcaro Kissing His Wife
(Original Caption) Mrs. Eddie Arcaro has a big kiss for her husband Eddie Arcaro, who rode Calumet Farm's Citation home to win the Kentucky Derby, on May 1st

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Holding Up Hands

Eddie Arcaro Holding Up Hands
(Original Caption) Eddie Arcaro, who has brought three Kentucky Derby mounts into the Winner's Circle

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: A Group of Horses Running in A Race

A Group of Horses Running in A Race
(Original Caption) Lawrin, Herbert M.Woolf's Ozark bred three-year-old, with Jockey Eddie Arcaro up

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jockies Having Racing Conversation

Jockies Having Racing Conversation
(Original Caption) Jockey Eddie Arcaro (R) tells his fellow horse pilots how he guided Warren Wright's Whirlaway to victory in both the Kentucky Derby and The Preakness Stakes

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro and Ben Jones with Trophy

Eddie Arcaro and Ben Jones with Trophy
(Original Caption) The presentation of the trophy after Calumet Farm's Whirlaway won the $25, 000 added Belmont Stakes, adding that victory to the Kentucky Derby and Preakness

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Pulling on Riding Boots

Eddie Arcaro Pulling on Riding Boots
(Original Caption) Eddie Arcaro, who has brought three Kentucky Derby mounts into the Winner's Circle

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Whirlaway's Team Receiving Trophy

Whirlaway's Team Receiving Trophy
(Original Caption) Warren Wright, owner of Whirlaway, Derby winner, receiving the cup from Matt Wynn as Ben Jones, trainer (extreme left), and jockey Eddie Arcaro look

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro on Citation in Winners Circle

Eddie Arcaro on Citation in Winners Circle
(Original Caption) Eddie Arcaro, the first jockey to boot home four Kentucky Derby winners, sits proudly astride his mount, Calumet farm's Citation, in the Winner's Circle at Churchill Downs

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Citation with Jockey in Winners Circle

Citation with Jockey in Winners Circle
(Original Caption) 5/2/1948-Louisville, KY- In the winner's circle after Citation's victory in the Kentucky Derby, are the owner of the Calumet Farm, Warren Wright, left, and his trainer

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Riding Whirlaway in Kentucky Derby

Eddie Arcaro Riding Whirlaway in Kentucky Derby
Whirlaway, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Kentucky Derby with eight lengths to spare. The 3-year-old set a new record of 2:01.4 for the Derby, and would go on to win the Triple Crown

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro and Whirlaway Celebrating Kentucky Derby Win

Eddie Arcaro and Whirlaway Celebrating Kentucky Derby Win
Jockey Eddie Arcaro in the winner's circle at the Kentucky Derby. They would go on to win the Triple Crown

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Ben Jones Leading Eddie Arcaro on Citation

Ben Jones Leading Eddie Arcaro on Citation
(Original Caption) Trainer Ben Jones (right) leads Citation, with Eddie Arcaro up, to the Winner's Circle after the horse won the 74th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, May 1st

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Portrait of Jockeys

Portrait of Jockeys
(Original Caption) These gentlemen of the track have all enjoyed the distinct honor of having ridden one or more winners in the annual running of the Kentucky Derby

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Sitting Atop Horse

Eddie Arcaro Sitting Atop Horse
(Original Caption

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Adjusting His Helmet

Eddie Arcaro Adjusting His Helmet
(Original Caption) Eddie Arcaro, jockey

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Posing for Camera

Eddie Arcaro Posing for Camera
(Original Caption) Eddie Arcaro, jockey

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro Weighing in Before Race

Eddie Arcaro Weighing in Before Race
4/11/1949-ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Jockey Eddie Arcaro after weighing in before a horse race

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Horses Running in A Race

Horses Running in A Race
(Original Caption) Olympia (inside), the favorite with Eddie Arcaro up, wins the Derby Trial, May 3. Ponder is second, Capot third

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro And Race Horse

Eddie Arcaro And Race Horse
(Original Caption) Racing at Belmont Memorial Day. photo shows Eddie Arcaro atop wimmer of Suburban handicap Vulcano Forge. t was the featyre race of day

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Portrait of Jockeys Standing Together

Portrait of Jockeys Standing Together
(Original Caption) Jockey Bobby Premane (second from right), who hasn't yet fully recovered form the leg injury he got in a spill in Florida last winter, visits some of his buddies at Belmont

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Acaro Talking with Gordon Glisson

Eddie Acaro Talking with Gordon Glisson
(Original Caption) Jockey Gordon Glisson, on the racing circuit only a year, leads his fellow hardboots throughout the country with 143 winners

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Eddie Arcaro on Scales

Eddie Arcaro on Scales
(Original Caption) Photo shows Jodkey Eddie Arcaro stepping off the scales after booting home Hill Prince in the feature Experimental Handicap

Background imageEddie Arcaro Collection: Jockey Eddie Arcaro Playing Golf

Jockey Eddie Arcaro Playing Golf
(Original Caption) Veteran jockey Eddie Arcaro blasts out of a sand trap at the Hempstead Golf Club Course April 19th



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