Eddie Sweat
| Edward/Eddie Sweat | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Groom |
| Born | August 29, 1939 Holly Hill, South Carolina, United States |
| Died | April 17, 1998 (aged 58) |
| Resting place | Rock Hill A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Orangeburg County, South Carolina |
| Career wins | N/A |
| Major racing wins | |
| Kentucky Derby (1972, 1973) Preakness Stakes (1973) Belmont Stakes (1966, 1973) Breeders' Cup Juvenile (1984) | |
| Honours | |
| Life-sized statue at Kentucky Horse Park | |
| Significant horses | |
| Quill, Amberoid, Riva Ridge, Angle Light Secretariat, Chief's Crown | |
Edward Sweat (August 29, 1939 – April 17, 1998) was an American groom in Thoroughbred horse racing. He was the subject of a 2006 book by Lawrence Scanlan titled The Horse God Built: Secretariat, His Groom, Their Legacy.