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
Even So Happy’s jockey, 60-year-old Mike Smith, who has more Derby experience than any other rider, including two wins, struggled to explain what a victory would mean.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 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
“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
When a horse and a jockey flew over the track together, there were moments in which the man’s mind wedded itself to the animal’s body to form something greater than the sum of both parts.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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