George Woolf statue at Santa Anita Park

George Monroe Woolf (May 10, 1910 – January 4, 1946) was a Canadian-born thoroughbred race horse jockey and the namesake of the annual jockey's award given by the United States Jockeys' Guild. May 10 is the 130th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (131st in leap years). ... 1910 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... January 4 is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1946 was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... The Thoroughbred is a horse breed developed in 18th century England when English mares were bred with imported Arabian stallions to create a distance racer. ... Horse-racing is an equestrian sporting activity which has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot races of Roman times were an early example, as was the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology. ... In sports, a jockey is one who rides horses in racing, primarily as a profession. ...

Born on a ranch in Cardston, Alberta, his mother had been a trick rider in a circus and his father rode in rodeos. As such, Woolf was taught to ride horses as a child and as a teenager he rode in horse races and competed in rodeo events in Alberta and Montana. He began racing thoroughbreds professionally in 1928 in Vancouver, British Columbia before going to Tijuana, Mexico and then to Arcadia, California where he would make his permanent home. Ranching is the raising of cattle or sheep on rangeland, although one might also speak of ranching with regard to less common livestock such as elk, bison or emu. ... Motto: Fortis et Liber (Strong and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Area 661,848 km² (6th)  - Land 642,317 km²  - Water 19,531 km² (2. ... This article contains nonstandard pronunciation information which should be rewritten using the International Phonetic Alphabet (see IPA in Unicode and Wikipedia:Manual of Style (pronunciation) for help). ... Horse-racing is an equestrian sporting activity which has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot races of Roman times were an early example, as was the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology. ... This article contains nonstandard pronunciation information which should be rewritten using the International Phonetic Alphabet (see IPA in Unicode and Wikipedia:Manual of Style (pronunciation) for help). ... State nickname: Treasure State Other U.S. States Capital Helena Largest city Billings Governor Brian Schweitzer Official languages English Area 381,156 km² (4th)  - Land 377,295 km²  - Water 3,862 km² (1%) Population (2000)  - Population 926,865 (44th)  - Density 2. ... This article refers to the city in British Columbia, Canada. ... Geography Tijuana is a city in northwestern Mexico. ... Basic Info Arcadia is a city located in United States. ...

Using Santa Anita Park as his home base, George Woolf became one of the premier jockeys of his era known by fellow jockeys and fans as "The Iceman." He earned the nickname not just because of his renowned patience in waiting for the right time to have his horse make a move, but also because of his totally calm attitude even before major races when he would often take a nap while other jockeys nervously paced about. Lily Okuru, a Japanese-American woman held at Santa Anita Park, poses with the statue of Seabiscuit, 1942 Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California opened in 1934 and is the oldest and most prestigious horse racetrack in Southern California. ... A girl quietly at sleep Sleep is the fundamental anabolic process common to all life forms, plant and animal. ...

Because he was diabetic, Woolf had to regulate his weight so as never to be in a position where he would be forced into rapid dieting. His racing success allowed him to accept only a few mounts each week and for years that kept him in the best possible physical condition. Despite his limited number of races and the fact that he had a relatively short career, George Woolf won ninety-seven major stakes races around the United States including the Hollywood Gold Cup, the American Derby and the Belmont Futurity three years running. He made history in 1935 when he rode "Azucar" to victory in the first $100,000 horse race, the Santa Anita Handicap, defeating such greats as "Equipoise," and "Twenty Grand." Woolf finished second twice at the Kentucky Derby and won the 1936 Preakness Stakes. However, he is best known for his tactical performance in the famous 1938 match race when he rode "Seabiscuit" to victory over the heavily favored U.S. Triple Crown champion, "War Admiral." This article is about the disease that features high blood sugar. ... Dieting is the practice or habit of eating (and drinking) in a regulated fashion, usually with the aim of losing weight. ... The Santa Anita Handicap is held annually in the month of March at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. ... Boldenone undecyclenate, sold under the name Equipoise. ... The Kentucky Derby is a stakes race for three-year-old thoroughbred horses, staged yearly in Louisville, Kentucky on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. ... The Preakness Stakes is a classic 1 3/16 mile (1. ... Seabiscuit (May 23, 1933—May 17, 1947) was a champion thoroughbred race horse in the United States. ... The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing (Triple Crown for short, but the term is also used in other sports, and thus the full name should be used when it could cause confusion) consists of three races for three-year-old thoroughbred horses. ... War Admiral (1934-1959), was a thoroughbred racing horse, the son of the great Man O War. ...

During the running of the fourth race at Santa Anita Park on January 3, 1946, George Woolf fell from his horse as he rounded the clubhouse turn. Suffering from a concussion, he was taken to hospital where he died the following day. Both the jockeys in the race and the track stewards reported that they had not witnessed any incident that would have caused such a fall and it is generally believed his diabetic condition may have resulted in him suffering a dizzy spell or fainting. Fainting or syncope is a sudden (and generally momentary) loss of consciousness due to a lack of sufficient blood and oxygen reaching the brain. ...

The shocking death at the age of thirty-six of one of the country's best and most respected jockeys, and one of the fan favorites, led to the creation of the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award. During his career (1928-1946) Woolf had 3,784 mounts, 721 wins (19.1%), 589 seconds and 468 thirds. Following its creation, George Woolf was an inaugural inductee into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1955 and the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 1976. A bronze statue of George Woolf can be seen at Santa Anita Park. The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was founded in 1950 in Saratoga Springs, New York, to honor the achievements of American thoroughbred race horses, jockeys, and trainers. ...