In your opinion who is the best jockey right now?

Question

Who is the bst up and coming jockey? I am new to the horse racing world and would like some input! Thanks! also give reason....

Answer 1

I like Edgar Prado now.  He can ride on the lead or from behind.  He is good on grass and dirt.  I don't like the current crop of bug boys.  The last good apprentice was Julian LePareoux.  He is doing ok now.

Answer 2

For up and coming jockeys, Alan Garcia is great!  It had a few live mounts last year but has exploded onto the scene this year... he had 5 wins at Saratoga on Travers day, he's getting great mounts, he won the Belmont... He'll be one of the greats.  As for older jocks, I love Garrett Gomez who broke the record for most stakes wins last year.  Edgar Prado is also great, so is Robby Albarado... and there's many others, but I can't list them all.

Answer 3

Calvin Borel - he has the drive and heart.  Also we won the Kentucky Derby last year.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Alan Garcia is doing awesome this year. I like Garret Gomez, Tyler and Michael Baze, and Channing Hill oh and John Valequez, or something like that.

Answer 6

Edgar Prado and Kent Desormeaux (although his just concluded Saratoga meet was poor) are probably the most consistent. Alan Garcia and Julien Lepeoureax (especially when riding for Patrick Biancone) are two good young jockeys.

Lanfranco (Frankie) Dettori is probably the best jockey in the world however. He rides in the UK but does get Stateside every now and then.  

Answer 7

Joel Rosario and Garrett Gomez.  Couple of young guys who should soon make a case for reaching the top 20 of all time we consider.

Answer 8

Sebastian Murphy - he is a great rider who is very capable of riding winners.