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Beginnings of a Legend

“He got hooked … There were a lot of little people making a fast buck” (Lowell Sun).

Posted in Jockeys on October 5, 2007

Ricardo vs. Baze

When jockey Russell Baze became the winningest rider of all time last December, Brazilian superstar rider Jorge Ricardo was only 27 victories behind. Four weeks later, he surpassed Baze, and the two riders have been in a “ding-dong battle” since to reach 10,000 wins first (Racing Post). Follow along at Pagina de Turf, which is updating the riders’ stats daily. [Thanks to Bill at Racing Figures for the links.]

Posted in Jockeys on August 13, 2007

Lakeman Benefit Scheduled

New York jockeys will take on top-ranked 5th grade basketball team Texas Titans in a benefit for rider Andrew Lakeman, paralyzed as a result of an accident at Belmont in May, next Thursday, 7 p.m., at the Saratoga Springs high school gym. All proceeds will go to Lakeman, now in rehabilitation. The event, organized by the Racetrack Chaplaincy, has already raised $5,000 apiece from such prominent owners as Lael Stables, Padua, Dogwood, and Darley. More details about this very worthy event can be found by clicking here.

Posted in Jockeys on August 3, 2007

Queen’s Plate First

Congratulations to Emma-Jayne Wilson, who became the first female jockey to win the Queen’s Plate Stakes when she rode longshot Mike Fox to victory at Woodbine on Sunday (DRF). “As far as I was concerned I was very much on the best horse and he proved that today,” said Wilson. “I’m just so happy that we can say that: ‘First female rider. Girl power, go for it.’ I’m just so glad it will be the last time it will be said” (CBC).
Speaking of female jockeys, there was an interesting article in the Seattle Times a few days ago about Emerald Downs and how well women riders are doing there this year.

Posted in Jockeys on June 25, 2007