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Steve Donoghue on Gay Crusader
Steve Donoghue (1884 - 1945), English flat race jockey who won the Epsom Derby six times. pictured riding Gay Grusader, who he rode to a win in the race in 1917.. Date: 1917
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Steve Donoghue, the legendary English Flat race jockey, is immortalized in this photograph as he triumphantly rides Gay Crusader to victory in the prestigious Epsom Derby in 1917. Donoghue, born in 1884, is considered one of the greatest jockeys in the history of horse racing, having won the Derby an impressive six times throughout his illustrious career. The image captures the raw excitement and intensity of the moment, with Donoghue's focused expression and determined posture conveying the sheer determination required to win such a grueling race. Gay Crusader, a powerful and elegant thoroughbred, seems to be giving its all beneath him, its muscles taut and coat glistening with sweat. The Epsom Derby, also known as the Investec Derby or simply The Derby, is the most famous and prestigious horse race in the United Kingdom and is held annually at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey. First run in 1780, the race is open to three-year-old horses and is contested over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs, and 6 yards (2,420 meters). Steve Donoghue's win on Gay Crusader in 1917 was a significant moment in the history of the Derby, and this photograph serves as a testament to the skill, determination, and passion of both the jockey and the horse. Donoghue's six Derby victories remain a record that has yet to be surpassed, making him a true legend in the world of horse racing.
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