jockey
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In “Autumn Meeting,” a Budapest seductress beguiles an out-of-work jockey with romantic tales of love spurned.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Baffert, who had won the Oaks the last three years, saw his best hope vanish barely 100 yards into the race when jockey Mike Smith pulled up Forced Entry, the 5-2 second choice.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Andrew Thornton, a Gold Cup-winning jockey, told BBC Radio 5 Live the death was a "real dampener".
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
Winning jockey Townend said after the race he was "fortunate" to be riding Gaelic Warrior, having been due to ride two-time Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs before his withdrawal.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
Howard had to find a new jockey, and right away.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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