John Red Pollard

John M. "Red" Pollard (October 27, 1909 - March 7, 1981) was a Canadian-born thoroughbred horse racing jockey.

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October 27 - 1909 - March 7 - 1981 - Canadian - Thoroughbred - Horse racing - Jockey

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A founding member of the Jockeys' Guild in 1940, Red Pollard rode at racetracks in the United States and is best known for riding Seabiscuit.

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Jockeys' Guild - United States - Seabiscuit

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Actor Tobey Maguire portrayed the adult Pollard in the 2003 film about Seabiscuit.

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Tobey Maguire - 2003 film

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