Eldon Nelson
| Eldon Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born |
January 28, 1927 Glenrose, Oklahoma |
| Died | March 16, 2012 (aged 85) Sedan, Kansas |
| Major racing wins | |
|
Arlington Handicap (1954) Preakness Stakes (1972) |
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| Honours | |
| Oklahoma Horse Racing Hall of Fame (2009) | |
| Significant horses | |
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Coaltown, Silver Spoon, Tempted Bold Bidder, Bee Bee Bee |
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Arlington Handicap (1954)
Laurel Turf Cup Handicap (1954)
Alabama Stakes (1957)
Grand Union Hotel Stakes (1957)
Brooklyn Handicap (1957)
Delaware Handicap (1958)
Ladies Handicap (1958, 1959)
Vagrancy Handicap (1958)
Bed O' Roses Handicap (1959)
Beldame Stakes (1959)
Diana Handicap (1959, 1960)
Nassau County Handicap (1959)
Maskette Stakes (1960, 1973)
New York Breeders' Cup Handicap (1960)
Vosburgh Stakes (1960)
Dwyer Stakes (1962)
Manhattan Handicap (1963)
Gallant Fox Handicap (1964)
Massachusetts Handicap (1964, 1965)
Cowdin Stakes (1965)
Jerome Handicap (1965)
Whimsical Stakes (1969)
Molly Pitcher Handicap (1970, 1973)
Toboggan Handicap (1972)
Hempstead Handicap (1973)
Glen Eldon Nelson (January 28, 1927 - March 16, 2012) was an American jockey in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing who competed primarily at tracks on the East Coast of the United States and who is best known for winning the 1972 Preakness Stakes.
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