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Victor Espinoza (born May 23, 1972) is a Mexican jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing who won the Triple Crown in 2015 on American Pharoah. He began riding in his native Mexico and went on to compete at racetracks in California.
Victor Espinoza’s journey to becoming one of the most accomplished and popular jockeys in thoroughbred racing — while winning the Triple Crown and being elected to the Hall of Fame — has been a surreal experience he never dreamed of.
Victor Espinoza (born May 23, 1972, Tulancingo, Hidalgo, Mexico) is a Mexican-born jockey who in 2015 became the oldest jockey to win American Thoroughbred horse racing’s Triple Crown, riding American Pharoah.
On SI Now, Triple Crown winner Victor Espinoza explains how his historic win feels both unreal and exhilarating.Subscribe to http://po.st/SubscribeSIFollo...
Jun 5, 2015 · LOS ANGELES -- At 5 feet 2 inches tall, Victor Espinoza, 43, is a giant in the world of horse racing. In his 27 years as a jockey, he's competed more than 21,000 times -- a feat he never imagined...
Jun 7, 2015 · Victor Espinoza rode American Pharoah to victory in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, becoming the first horse since 1978, and the 12th over all, to sweep the Triple Crown races....
Victor Espinoza became the first jockey to win the Triple Crown in 37 years when he guided American Pharoah to victory in the 2015 Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes.
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Victor Espinoza is oozing confidence a year after his hopes of riding a Triple Crown winner were dashed in the Belmont Stakes. He is back with a record third chance at a Triple try, this time aboard American Pharoah, a colt many believe is poised to become the 12th Triple Crown winner and first since Affirmed in 1978.
Jul 5, 2015 · Espinoza rode in Gulfstream’s Summit of Speed races, plus signed autographs for fans who waited in line on a scorching afternoon to get a moment or two with thoroughbred racing’s brightest current star — at least of the nonequine variety.
Jun 7, 2015 · American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza performed one of the sports world’s rarest feats Saturday, winning the Belmont Stakes, the third and final race needed to clinch the elusive title of...
