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BILL HARTACK
Hall of Fame Jockey
William John Hartack, Jr.


During his racing career
in the United States,
between 1953 and 1974
Hartack rode 4,272 winners
in 21,535 mounts.
From 1978 to 1980 he raced
in Hong Kong then retired
in 1981.

Major Racing Wins, Honors
and Awards:


Kentucky Derby
(1957, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1969)
Hartack and Eddie Arcaro are the
only two riders with five
Kentucky Derby wins.

Preakness Stakes:
(1956, 1964, 1969)
Belmont Stakes: (1960)
Join us in celebration for their victory at the Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino. Your participation will go toward maintaining the vigor and vitality of Thoroughbred Racing.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
Opelousas, Louisiana
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tickets are $50 per person. If you would like to attend please contact Christine Gourgeot at
(504) 293-2647 or by e-mail cgourgeot@nocci.com

To donate to the Bill Hartrack Foundation, click here.

Each year The Foundation will honor the jockey and mount who win the Kentucky Derby. This year The Foundation honors Calvin Borel and Super Saver, champions of the 2010 Derby.
The Bill Hartack Charitable Foundation was established to honor a racing legend and icon, and to continue in his name contributions to the industry he dearly loved - Thoroughbred Racing.
Jockey Borel rides Mine That Bird
to Victory, AP photo