About Jack Westrope
Lived 1918 – 1958 (aged 40). Jack Westrope was an American jockey.
Jack Gordon Westrope (January 18, 1918 – June 19, 1958) was an American Hall of Fame jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing.
Born in Baker, Montana,
Although based on the West Coast of the United States, Jack Westrope won races across the United States and in Cuba. During his career, he rode 2,467 winners including in numerous important graded stakes races such as the Santa Anita Derby, Blue Grass Stakes, and the Hollywood Gold Cup.
During the running of the 1958 Hollywood Oaks at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, California, Westrope was severely injured when he was thrown from his horse, Well Away, and died in hospital a few hours later.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Westrope?
American jockey (1918-1958)
When was Jack Westrope born?
Jack Westrope was born on 18 January 1918 in Baker.
When did Jack Westrope die?
Jack Westrope died on 19 June 1958 in California, Hollywood, Los Angeles, United States.
What was Jack Westrope's occupation?
Jack Westrope was a jockey.
What nationality was Jack Westrope?
Jack Westrope was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Westrope. https://biography.guide/jack-westrope/
MLA: "Jack Westrope." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-westrope/.
Chicago: "Jack Westrope." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-westrope/.
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