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
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
Emisael Jaramillo originally was named to ride Robusta in the Kentucky Derby, but the Daily Racing Form reported the jockey will keep his commitments Saturday at Santa Anita and Cristian Torres will be aboard Robusta.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
“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
She turned and added, "When you two grow up, I really hope you become more than horse and jockey, because people lose a lot of money betting on horse races."
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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