Jockey: Joel Rosario

Jockey Profile: Joel Rosario

A four time leading jockey in the Dominican Republic, Joel Rosario was born in Santo Domingo, where he attended the jockey school of the Dominican Republic for 6-months prior to turning pro at the age of 16. He achieved his first win in 2000 at the Galapagos Hippodromos V Centenario and moved to California in 2006 to further pursue his career. He currently holds the record for most races won on a single race card and is a multi-graded stakes winner.

DOB: Jan. 14th, 1985
Height: 5’2″ (1.57m)
Nationality: Dominican
Weight: 109 lbs

Major Wins:
2014 Belmont Stakes
2009 Miesque Stakes
2013 Kentucky Derby
2009 Sunshine Millions Oaks
2013 $10M Dubai World Cup
2009 Breeders Cup Sprint
2011 Strub Stakes
2008 California Cup Matron
2010/2009 Del Mar Derby
2010 Malibu Stakes

Career Honors:
Eclipse Award Outstanding Jockey 2021
#2 National Earnings Jockey 2013

Significant Horses:
Frosted
Knicks Go
Tonalist
Orb
Animal Kingdom
Dancing In Silk
Blind Luck

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