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Hartack

American  
[hahr-tak] / ˈhɑr tæk /

noun

  1. William John, Jr. Bill, 1932–2007, U.S. jockey.


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He was the author of three books, one on Roberto Clemente, another on jockey Bill Hartack and one on a pair of songwriters.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

At 49, Velazquez is tied for Derby wins with Bill Shoemaker and is one behind Eddie Arcaro and Bill Hartack.

From New York Times • May 15, 2021

Puerto Rican Velazquez, 49, is now one win off the record of five victories shared by Eddie Arcaro and Bill Hartack.

From BBC • May 2, 2021

Borel is the first jockey to win three derbies in four years; Bill Hartack won three in five years from 1960-64.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2010

Said Hartack: "I came down here for only one reason�to win."

From Time Magazine Archive

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