Michael_Rowland_(jockey)

Michael Rowland (jockey)

Michael Rowland (jockey)

American jockey

Michael Francis Rowland (September 12, 1963 – February 9, 2004) was an American jockey.[1] He was born in Saratoga Springs, New York.

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During his career, Rowland won 3,997 races.[2]

Rowland died at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio from head injuries suffered during a race on February 4 at Turfway Park, when his mount broke down and collapsed.[1] Two other jockeys were injured. He was placed on life support, but never regained consciousness.[1]

Turfway Park established the Michael F. Rowland Fund, as well as the Michael F. Rowland Award to honor the jockey who best exemplifies Rowland's work ethic, professionalism, and perseverance.[3][4] The inaugural award recipient was Luis Antonio Gonzalez, a jockey based at Thistledown Racecourse near Cleveland.[4] Thistledown racecourse also started a memorial fund for the Rowland family.

In 2006, Rowland was posthumously inducted into the Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    Associated Press (February 9, 2004). "Jockey Michael Rowland dies after Turfway Park spill". USA Today. Retrieved November 3, 2007.
  2. [2]
    Equibase statistics for Michael Rowland
  3. [3]
    Thoroughbred Times (2004). "Family, friends remember Rowland at Turfway Park service". Thoroughbred Times. Retrieved November 3, 2007.
  4. [4]
    Sports digest (2004). "Horse racing". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved November 3, 2007.
  5. [5]
    "Michael Rowland". Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame. 2006-01-01. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
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