The horse that killed a jockey 🏇 😳

In the world of horse racing, stories of grit and determination are common—but none quite as surreal as Frank Hayes’ final race. In 1923, Hayes, a relatively unknown jockey, rode Sweet Kiss to an unlikely victory. What made this race unforgettable wasn’t just the underdog story—it was the fact that Hayes had suffered a fatal heart attack mid-race, yet his body remained in the saddle, crossing the finish line first.

In a bittersweet moment of triumph, Hayes became the only jockey in history to win a race posthumously. It’s a story that reminds us just how unpredictable the sport can be, where victory and tragedy sometimes ride side by side. To this day, Sweet Kiss was never raced again, earning the eerie nickname “The Horse That Killed a Jockey.”

Racing is filled with incredible, unbelievable tales. What’s the most remarkable racing story you’ve ever heard? Let’s keep the conversation going below! 🏇💫