John James Mooney better known as J. D. Mooney
(died 1966) was an American jockey and trainer who won the 1924
Kentucky Derby
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on
Black Gold and the 1929
King's Plate
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on
Shorelint.
Mooney's riding career lasted for 10 years. His record included 261 victories, 258 seconds, and 280 thirds. He was in the money 30 percent of the time. Mooney is a member of the
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the
Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame.
After his career as a jockey, Mooney became a trainer. He trained 1962
Canadian Horse of the Year Crafty Lace.
Mooney was a native of
New Orleans.
His father, John J. Mooney was a horse breeder and owner.
His son
John J. Mooney
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was a horse racing executive and a member of the
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.
Another son,
Paul A. Mooney
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Early life and career
Mooney was born in Miami, and his fath ...
was the president of the
Boston Bruins.
His grandsons John Mooney, Daniel Mooney and Mike Mooney are also involved in thoroughbred racing.
References
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1966 deaths
American horse trainers
Jockeys from New Orleans
Year of birth missing