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Merlin Volzke is a retired American jockey who was born on October 5, 1925 in the United States. He is best known for his career as a jockey, having won over 1,000 races in his career. He is also known for his work as a trainer and owner of racehorses. Merlin Volzke began his career as a jockey in the 1940s and quickly rose to prominence, winning races at tracks across the United States. He was known for his skill and determination, and was often referred to as the "Iron Man" of jockeys. He won the Kentucky Derby in 1951 and the Preakness Stakes in 1952. Merlin Volzke retired from racing in the late 1960s and went on to become a successful trainer and owner of racehorses. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1975. Merlin Volzke is 88 years old and has a net worth of $1 million. He is married and has two children. He currently resides in Florida.

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Occupation Jockey
Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 5 October, 1925
Birthday 5 October
Birthplace United States
Date of death (2013-02-21)
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Nationality United States

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Merlin Volzke Net Worth

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2009

At ceremonies held at Hollywood Park Racetrack on July 11, 2009, Volzke was given the Laffit Pincay Jr. Award, an honor awarded annually since 2004 to an individual who has served the sport with integrity, extraordinary dedication, determination and distinction. [1]

1970

Volzke retired from riding in the 1970s but remained in the industry, working as a Senior race steward at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, California until he stepped down after twenty-six years of service at the age of 79 in 2005.

1958

In 1958, Volzke was honored with the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award, given to a jockey who demonstrates high standards of personal and professional conduct, on and off the racetrack.

1925

Merlin Paul Volzke (October 5, 1925 – February 21, 2013) was an American jockey who raced primarily on the West Coast of the United States. He began his professional career in the 1940s and in 1948 won the riding title at Longacres Racetrack in Renton, Washington.