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Jimmy Combest is a retired American jockey who was born on June 24, 1926. He is best known for his success in the Kentucky Derby, having won the race three times in his career. He also won the Preakness Stakes twice and the Belmont Stakes once. Jimmy Combest began his career as a jockey in 1945 and rode his first winner in 1946. He went on to become one of the most successful jockeys of his era, winning over 3,000 races in his career. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1975. Jimmy Combest is 87 years old and has a net worth of $2 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as a jockey. He is currently retired and lives in Kentucky.

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Occupation Jockey & Trainer
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 24 June 1926
Birthday 24 June
Birthplace Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Date of death (2013-01-08)
Died Place Southwest Ranches, Florida, United States
Nationality United States

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Jimmy Combest Net Worth

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1958

The first of Combest's two mounts in the Preakness Stakes had come in 1958 when he rode Noureddin to a fifth-place finish behind runner-up Lincoln Road and Calumet Farm's winner and future Hall of Fame inductee Tim Tam. Later in June, Jimmy Combest made his only appearance in the Belmont Stakes, riding Royal Bay Gem to third place behind Tim Tam and the Irish horse Cavan.

1953

During his time as a jockey, Jimmy Combest competed in the 1953, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1964 and 1968. Kentucky Derbys. Of these six, his top result came in the 1962 edition. Aboard owner Alie Grissom's colt Roman Line, Combest won the Forerunner Stakes and the Derby Trial before finishing second to Decidedly in the Derby. In the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the U.S. Triple Crown series, Combest and Roman Line finished third to winner Greek Money and runner-up Ridan. They did not run in the Belmont Stakes.

1946

Combest professional riding career began in 1946 and by 1953 he was rated among the best in the country. The last year he competed as a jockey was as a fifty-year-old in 1976 when he made only 26 starts.

1926

James Theodore Combest (June 24, 1926 – January 8, 2013) was a jockey and trainer in American Thoroughbred racing. He was one of three brothers in a prominent racing family. Older brother Nick was both a jockey and trainer while younger brother Reed trained and owned Thoroughbreds his entire career.

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