Fernando Jara | |
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Occupation | Jockey |
Born | Herrera, Panama |
December 18, 1987
Career wins | 101 (ongoing) |
Major racing wins, honours and awards | |
Major racing wins | |
Belmont Stakes (2006) Breeders' Cup Classic (2006) |
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Significant horses | |
Like Now, Jazil, Invasor |
Fernando Jara (born December 18, 1987 in Panama) is thoroughbred horse racing jockey in the United States. Aboard Jazil he won the 2006 Belmont Stakes.[1] In addition, he was the primary North American rider of 2006 American Horse of the Year Invasor, and rode him to victory in the 2006 Breeders' Cup Classic,[2] 2007 Donn Handicap[3] and 2007 Dubai World Cup.[4]
Chart (2006–present) | Peak position |
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National Earnings List for Jockeys 2006 | 16 |
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2007 | 36 |
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