What was jockey Frank Hayes' rather unusual claim to fame?
Correct answer: He died whilst winning his one and only race
Player #4267149
That is so sad! He finally got his chance to ride and he died in the race. He never got to feel the thrill of his win.
Player #9442102
Player #4267149, I wonder if that quick weight loss had something to do with his heart attack.
HippieJoyce
This should be made into a movie. It's very touching and we all loved "Seabiscuit", right?
tunegrabber
perhaps that's the way he wanted to go out???
Player #28072997
Player #10381263 ber, no one knows when he died during the race. I'm saying he died after he crossed the finish line first therefore deserves to be declared the winner. 🐎
MykaMom
Player #9442102, that's my thought, he crash-dieted/starved himself. It put too much strain on his organs, particularly his heart.
Player buddybear
the agony of victory
Player #25073810
That is where they got the saying sweet kiss of death.
Player #137996933
Player #9442102, Losing 12 lbs. in a few days is not that bad. High-school wrestlers do it all the time, to dominate in a lower weight class.
Barb@71
Player #4267149, Maybe the adrenaline ( epinephrine) rush at end of race overwhelmed his heart.
Bekkah
I wonder if dropping so much weight in days had anything to do with it!?
Tom
HippieJoyce, I agree... would make an excellent movie
Bhamster
Player #4267149, died doing what he wanted,what he loved!!
Kimbo
Player #9442102, thought same
Player #57584778
Player #9442102, I thought the same thing
Shelby Johnson
HippieJoyce, Would make a GREAT movie!
slomogeo
Player #4267149, his horse told him
Player #fancybrain
maybe he lost weight too fast? that isn't good to drop that much weight so quickly. how did he do it? on Naked and and Afraid, it takes a couple of weeks to lose like that ...
Guillermo
HippieJoyce, yes I do!!