[1] Kenneth Church began competing in novice races for jockeys which Trotsek had organized at Detroit Fair Grounds Racetrack.
During his career, Church rode at various tracks throughout the United States and was nicknamed "The Prince" by his fellow jockeys because of his blonde wavy hair and good looks.
Of his four mounts in the Kentucky Derby, Kenneth Church's best result was a fifth-place finish in 1950 aboard Oil Capitol.
Among his major race wins, Church won a premier Florida event in 1953, capturing the Gulfstream Park Handicap aboard Crafty Admiral with what the Los Angeles Times described as a "masterful ride.
In a ceremony three days later at the track, for his heroism Kenneth Church received a gold watch from America's preeminent horseman, Warren Wright of Calumet Farm, plus a special commendation from the State of Illinois.