2010 Horseman of the Year- Calvin Borel
Every jockey has a dream and he demonstrates the best potentials to achieve the most esteemed Jr. Horseman of the Year Award. The honour is awarded to a Jockey who has done great throughout the year performances. Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners Incorporated
grants the impressive award every year.
For the year 2010, the award has been recently announced for Calvin Borel. One of the renowned jockeys, Calvin Bore has executed terrific performances on the racecourse particularly this year. It is no doubt a great honour and respect for the Calvin Bore
on achieving his career’s first Warner L. Jones Jr. Horseman of the Year Award.
Calvin Borel was born on 7th Nov, 1966; he is warmly nicknamed as Calvin Bo-Rail, not only among Americans but also his fans across the world call him as Calvin Bo-Rail. Among thoroughbred horse racing community of USA, Calvin Borel has celebrated the most
wins as compare to other jockeys. Amazingly, he has won above four thousand eight hundred contests in his entire 25 years racing career.
Astonishing natural talent of guiding horses to triumph; has made Calvin Borel superior among American jockeys. One of the best racing horses like Rachel Alexandra and Mine That Bird were among the top horses used by Calvin Borel during his career. Earlier
this year, Calvin Borel was nominated for the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award on the basis of personal characters and career performances.
Borel’s this year victories comprise the Spring Meet riding title at Churchill Downs, where he had earlier accomplished the three Fall Meet titles, because of that he was ranked among the top five historic track’s all time champs. Borel’s career surprisingly
started at the age of sixteen. Borel has continued his endearing spirit after winning the title of Louisiana. Borel winning a riding crown at Ellis Park was really surprising for all community jockeys. During his splendid career of twenty five years, he was
twice awarded as America’s top jockey. Mr. Fitz Award and ESPY annual award in 2007 & 2009 from ESPN was achieved by Borel on behalf of symbolizing the spirit of racing.
Some of the Calvin Borel superb wins embrace the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Jockey Club; victories at Preakness Stakes, Haskell Invitational contest, Woodward Stakes horse race and the Steven Foster Handicap racing event are also unforgettable achievements.
In 2009, Calvin Borel made an enormous upset by winning a race with above six lengths among other contestants at Kentucky Derby. His achievement with Mine That Bird was recorded as the second leading victory margin in the horseracing history. Calvin Borel
also came first on Preakness Stakes’ race held in 2009; he was exclusive with two legs victory of the impressive Triple Crown by riding two different horses.
Fans of Calvin Borel can attend this fantastic ceremony; as ticket can be purchased at $125 per seat rate, whereas eight seated table offer at $1,000. The award has been awarded to one fortunate Jockey each year since 1989 and only the members of horse racing
industry are considered for this prestigious award. The ex-chairman of the board of Churchill Downs and the renowned Kentucky Thoroughbred breeder and proprietor, Warner L. Jones Jr, whose spirit for the progress of industry was unmatchable. The title has
been awarded each year to one of the best jockeys on his name to give tribute to his excellent efforts for horse racing industry.
On 4th June, 2010 Calvin Borel was declared as the second Jockey after Pat Day who has won thousand races at the glorious Churchill Downs Racecourse. Due to outstanding achievement at Churchill Downs in his 25 years racing career; he really deserves the
honourable award of Warner L. Jones J. Horseman of the Year 2010. Calvin Borel will be officially awarded the treasure at KTO’s 22nd annual awards dinner going to be held at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Interested parties may speak to Austin Berg and Marlene
Meyer the representatives of the event for further information and to make a booking immediately.
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