Eddie Sweat
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Edward Sweat (August 29, 1939 – April 17, 1998) was an American groom in Thoroughbred horse racing. He was the subject a 2006 book by Lawrence Scanlan titled The Horse God Built: Secretariat, His Groom, Their Legacy.
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Edward/Eddie Sweat | |
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Occupation | Groom |
Born | (1939-08-29)August 29, 1939 Holly Hill, South Carolina, United States |
Died | April 17, 1998(1998-04-17) (aged 58) |
Resting place | Rock Hill A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Orangeburg County, South Carolina |
Career wins | N/A |
Major racing wins | |
Kentucky Derby (1972, 1973) Preakness Stakes (1973) Belmont Stakes (1966, 1973) Breeders' Cup Juvenile (1984) | |
Honours | |
Life-sized statue at Kentucky Horse Park | |
Significant horses | |
Quill, Amberoid, Riva Ridge, Angle Light Secretariat, Chief's Crown |
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