About Maurice Peters
Lived 1917 – 1987 (aged 69). Maurice Peters was a jockey and horse trainer.
Maurice Wilbur "Moose" Peters (May 14, 1917 – April 6, 1987) was a jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing who accomplished the remarkable feat of winning a national riding title while still a seventeen-year-old apprentice.
In 1938, Peters rode Dauber in all three of the U.S. Triple Crown races. They finished second to winner Lawrin in the Kentucky Derby, won the Preakness Stakes by seven lengths, and ran second to Pasteurized in the Belmont Stakes.
Maurice Peters was one of the founding members when the Jockeys Community Fund and Guild was formed in 1940.
In 1945, Peters began working as a trainer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maurice Peters?
American jockey (1917-1987)
When was Maurice Peters born?
Maurice Peters was born on 14 May 1917 in Brantford, North Dakota, Eddy County, North Dakota, North Dakota.
When did Maurice Peters die?
Maurice Peters died on 6 April 1987 in Charles Town, West Virginia.
What was Maurice Peters's occupation?
Maurice Peters was a jockey and horse trainer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maurice Peters. https://biography.guide/maurice-peters/
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