Eddie Hayward

Eddie Hayward
OccupationJockey / Trainer
BornFebruary 13, 1903
Brighton, Ontario, Canada
DiedJanuary 1983 (aged 79)
Franklin Square, New York, United States
Major racing wins
Whittier Park Handicap (1928)
Metropolitan Handicap (1938)
American Legion Handicap (1942)
Inglewood Handicap (1950)
Sysonby Handicap (1951)
Derby Trial Stakes (1953)
Garden State Stakes (1953)
Saratoga Special Stakes (1953)
Coaching Club American Oaks (1954)
Flamingo Stakes (1954)
Hibiscus Stakes (1954)
Correction Handicap (1960)
Distaff Handicap (1960)
Vagrancy Handicap (1960)
Fall Highweight Handicap (1962)
Discovery Handicap (1973)
Roamer Handicap (1973)

American Classic Race wins:
Kentucky Derby (1953)

Significant horses
Dark Star, Forego, Miche, Turn-To

Edward C. Hayward (February 13, 1903 – January, 1983) was a Canadian-born trainer in American Thoroughbred horse racing[1] best known for winning the 1953 Kentucky Derby in which his colt Dark Star defeated Native Dancer.[2]