Victor Espinoza
 1972-05-23 Mexico City Greater Mexico City, Mexico Currently Residing: Monrovia California USA Height: 5 2 He is single brother Jose is a rider in New York and another brother, Leo, is a former rider now living in Mexico City. Notes: Victor Espinoza learned the art of horse riding from a jockey school in his native Mexico City registered his first win at Hippodromo de las Americas in 1992 worked as apprentice at Bay Meadows in 1993-94 and at Golden Gate in 1994 and immigrated to Southern California and topped in the standings at Fairplex both in 1996 and 1997. Espinoza clinched Breeders Cup victory with Spain snatched the Hollywood Gold Cup with Early Pioneer won the 2002 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes with War Emblem clinched the 2002 ESPY Award for Best Jockey. He won his 4th title at 2006 Hollywood Park finished the 2007 Santa Anita meet atop the standings with Garrett Gomez. Completed 2000th career win on March 19, 2006 at Santa Anita won Sunland Park s two signature races on April 1, 2006. He has several wins under his belt. |
Statistics
| Year | Races Run | Wins | Place | Show | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 745 | 99 | 114 | 115 | - |
| 2009 | 796 | 129 | 111 | 93 | - |
| 2008 | 855 | 118 | 130 | 100 | - |
Facts
| • ESPY Award for Best Jockey (2002) |
| • Racing Awards |
| • Breeders Cup Distaff (2000), Kentucky Derby (2002), Preakness Stakes (2002) |
| • American Classics Breeders Cup wins |
| • 2008 Las Flores Handicap, Portero Grande Breeders Cup Handicap |
| • 2007 WinStar Derby, La Ca ada Stakes, San Felipe Stakes |
| • 2006 Del Mar Futurity, Sham Stakes, Arlington Million, C. L. Hirsch Memorial Turf Championship, Lane s End Breeders Futurity, WinStar Derby, Las Flores Handicap |
| • 2005 Sham Stakes, San Diego Handicap, Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap |
| • 2004 Del Mar Breeders Cup Handicap, Del Mar Futurity, San Diego Handicap, Delta Jackpot Stakes, Sunshine Millions Classic, Pimlico Special |
| • 2003 San Diego Handicap |
| • 2002 Haskell Invitational Handicap |
| • 2001 Del Mar Breeders Cup Handicap, Del Mar Futurity, Sham Stakes, Wood Memorial Stakes |
| • 2000 Hollywood Gold Cup, Del Mar Breeders Cup Handicap |
| • 1999 Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes |
| • Top Racing Wins |
| Track | Race | MTP |
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| Track | Race | MTP | Bet |
| Arlington Park | 1 | 99 |  |
| Finger Lakes | 1 | 99 | |
| Fairplex | 1 | 99 | |
| Freehold Raceway | 1 | 99 | |
| Harrington Raceway | 1 | 99 | |
| Hoosier Park Thoroughbred | 1 | 99 | |
| Louisiana Downs | 1 | 99 | |
| Maywood Park | 1 | 99 | |
| The Meadows | 1 | 99 | |
| Penn National | 1 | 99 | |
| Plainridge Racecourse | 1 | 99 | |
| Remington Park | 1 | 99 | |
| The Red Mile | 1 | 99 | |
| Cal Expo | 1 | 99 | |
| Turfway Park | 1 | 99 | |
| Charles Town Races | 1 | 99 | |
| Woodbine Thoroughbred | 1 | 99 | |
| Yonkers | 1 | 99 | |
