jockey
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“He’s got tactical speed, which means the jockey can place him anywhere at any moment in the race.”
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
He remains third on the North American jockey career win list with his 8,833.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
His jockey was a young Alex Solis, who came from Panama, was still struggling with the English language then and had quickly dazzled the Southern California racing world with his talent.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
The jockey burst into frantic urging and Seabiscuit lunged forward, breaking into a dead run.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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