Sammy Renick | |
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Occupation | Jockey / sports commentator |
Born | The Bronx, New York | May 14, 1910
Died | October 16, 1999 Manhattan, New York | (aged 89)
Major racing wins | |
Paumonok Handicap (1934) Acorn Stakes (1935) Jerome Handicap (1935) Test Stakes (1935) Toboggan Handicap (1935) Westchester Handicap (1935, 1938) Metropolitan Handicap (1936) Queens County Handicap (1936) Shevlin Stakes (1936) Tremont Stakes (1936) Dwyer Stakes (1937) East View Stakes (1938) Questionnaire Handicap (1938, 1939) Great American Stakes (1939) Santa Margarita Handicap (1939) | |
Significant horses | |
Good Gamble, Good Harvest |
Samuel William Renick (May 14, 1910 – October 16, 1999) was an American jockey during the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. He was a founder of the Jockeys' Guild. After his career ended, Renick became one of television's first racing announcers.