There is no more famous thoroughbred racehorse than the legendary Secretariat. Nicknamed “Big Red” because of his chestnut color and prodigious size, Secretariat is most famous for winning the American Triple Crown by beating a field in the Belmont Stakes by more than 30 lengths. This is a feat that many claim will never be duplicated. Secretariat’s humble beginnings In […] Continue Reading
Gary Stevens – Jockey Profile
Gary Stevens is one of the most successful jockeys to ever compete in thoroughbred horseracing. During his amazing career as a jockey, Gary Stevens has ridden some of the most famous racehorses of all time including Winning Colors, Thunder Gulch, Silver Charm, and Victory Gallop. As of this writing, Stevens is nearing 5000 career American wins and has already passed […] Continue Reading
Chantal Sutherland – Jockey
Comparatively few women have distinguished themselves as professional jockeys and, while she hasn’t racked up the credentials of a Julie Krone, Chantal Sutherland may be the name most people recognize. The Canadian jockey has made quite a splash since entering horseracing in 2000 with her first race at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. From the very beginning, Chantal Sutherland has been […] Continue Reading
Garrett Gomez – Jockey
Nicknamed “Go-Go” for his ability to urge his mounts to their maximum speed and effort, Garrett Gomez is one of the most successful jockeys in the modern era. His skills as a jockey are often put on display in the biggest races America has to offer. Like many professional jockeys, Gomez turned to racing at a very young age. He […] Continue Reading