If this is so when were blacks replaced by whites? and why?
2006-07-29 16:51:22 · 4 answers · asked by Arvisdad 1 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
yes it is- then we became extremely discriminatory.
2006-07-29 17:34:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many blacks gained notoriety as jockeys and as trainers...of the first 28 Kentucky Derby runnings 15 had a black jockey on the winning mount.
and that time frame (check the history) slavery was outlawed...there were no slaves riding! They had talent. Why it stopped...probably like much. Racism. Moving to other sports/careers.
2006-07-30 11:07:26 · answer #2 · answered by Jan H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is true. I believe it continued on through most of the 19th century. Not sure why it evolved to mostly non-black jockeys; but I would guess it was due to the socio-economic conditions at the time. I would guess that one sad but true reason blacks were riding in the first place is because it is cheaper to have your slave ride than have to pay somebody else.
2006-07-30 00:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by heinlein 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a Yahoo question and answer that can help start you on your way to researching the subject of black jockeys in America.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aq5XDDCWDewvXPPjADuv7Fjsy6IX?qid=1006053020082
The Kentucky Derby website is one of the best on the internet. Please have a look at this information.
I cannot provide a specific answer to your question here. Your question could be the subject of a graduate theisis IMO.
Good Luck!
2006-07-31 08:28:37 · answer #4 · answered by Murph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋