Episode 5: Frank Hayes and the "Sweet Kiss" of Death

Frank Hayes was a stable-hand and trainer in the 1920s who had to opportunity to race as a jockey on June 4th, 1923. Unfortunately, even though he won the race against all odds, this would be the first and last time he ever raced.

Correction: He was not "asked" to be a jockey at the last minute. Frank wanted to be a jockey and was told he had to lose weight before he would be able to race. He was able to reach the goal weight so that he could finally be a jockey.

Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/10/sport/frank-hayes-sweet-kiss-belmont-park-intl-spt/index.htmlhttps://www.indiatimes.com/trending/social-relevance/story-of-frank-hayes-jockey-who-won-race-despite-being-dead-570623.html