About Herbert J. Thompson
Lived 1881 – 1937 (aged 56). Herbert J. Thompson was an American jockey and horse trainer.
Herbert John "Dick" Thompson (September 21, 1881 - November 12, 1937) was an American U. S. Racing Hall of Fame trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses. He was the trainer of the winning horse of the Kentucky Derby in 1921, 1926, 1932 and 1933.
In 1916, Thompson went to work as an assistant trainer to Cliff Hammon at the Idle Hour Stock Farm of Edward R. Bradley near Lexington, Kentucky. Following Hammon's death on July 28, 1918, he took temporary charge of the stable and was permanently appointed head trainer in March 1919.
Champions Trained by Thompson: Blue Larkspur, American Horse of the Year, 1929 Baba Kenny, American Champion Two-Year-Old Filly, 1930 Burgoo King, American Champion Three-Year-Old Male Horse, 1932 Barn Swallow, American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly, 1933 Balladier, American Champion Two-Year-Old Male Horse, 1934
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Who was Herbert J. Thompson?
American horse trainer
When was Herbert J. Thompson born?
Herbert J. Thompson was born on 21 September 1881 in Detroit.
When did Herbert J. Thompson die?
Herbert J. Thompson died on 12 November 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland.
What was Herbert J. Thompson's occupation?
Herbert J. Thompson was a jockey and horse trainer.
What nationality was Herbert J. Thompson?
Herbert J. Thompson was American.
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