| J. D. Mooney | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey / Trainer |
| Born | November 24, 1901 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 16, 1966 (aged 64) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Career wins | 261 (USA) |
| Major racing wins | |
| As a jockey: Arlington Handicap (1920) Oakdale Handicap (1920) Mardi Gras Handicap (1922, 1924) Stafford Handicap (1922) Louisiana Derby (1923, 1924) San Carlo Handicap (1923) Derby Trial Stakes (1924) Ohio State Derby (1924) Chicago Derby (1924) Toronto Cup Stakes (1925)
American Classic Race wins: King's Plate (1929)
As a trainer: Breeders' Stakes (1962) | |
| Honours | |
| Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (1976) Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame (1999) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Black Gold, Shorelint, Crafty Lace | |
John James Mooney better known as J. D. Mooney[1] (November 24, 1901 – November 16, 1966) was an American jockey and trainer who won the 1924 Kentucky Derby on Black Gold and the 1929 King's Plate on Shorelint.[2]