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
Connor Ring, a jockey and Williams' daughter's partner, was also present and tried to move Williams away, the court heard.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
"I just pinch myself every time I ride him. He's in a league of his own," jockey Purton said after coming home in a record time of 1min 19.36sec.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
I was definitely tired, like I had been carrying him on my back for miles, and all he ever did was dig his heels into my ribs like a jockey on a horse.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
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