jockey
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In a tribute on Monday, her commanding officer described her as "a bright light in any room she entered" and "an immensely professional solider and an exceptional jockey".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Many racehorses are owned by multiple investors who make money alongside the jockey and trainer when their horses win.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
If Further Ado were to win the Derby, it would be with three-time Derby-winning jockey John Velazquez aboard—the same rider who was denied a fourth Derby victory when Medina Spirit was disqualified.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The jockey who finished last in the ’86 Derby was Laffit Pincay Jr., who later passed Shoemaker’s North American victory total with 9,530 wins.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
The difference between a fast fraction and a slow fraction is often less than a second, and a jockey must be able to discriminate between the two to place his horse optimally.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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