jockey
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With last year's winner Jonbon not running, the field was open and jockey Skelton said aggressive riding "definitely helped" Grey Dawning hold off second-placed Solness by a neck.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
He's opted for I Am Maximum and would have had the pick as Mullins' stable jockey.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 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
During the day, she exercised the horses and learned how to be a jockey.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
Shortly before Seabiscuit’s final prep race, the San Antonio, Pollard learned that Howard had sent a $500 retainer check to jockey Buddy Haas, asking him to come west.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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