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Jun 1, 2015 · ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Victor Espinoza is oozing confidence a year after his hopes of riding a Triple Crown winner were dashed in the Belmont Stakes. He is back with a record third chance at a Triple try, this time aboard American Pharoah, a colt many believe is poised to become the 12th Triple Crown winner and first since Affirmed in 1978 ...
Jun 5, 2015 · LOS ANGELES -- At 5 feet 2 inches tall, Victor Espinoza, 43, is a giant in the world of horse racing. In his 27 years as a jockey, he's competed more than 21,000 times -- a feat he never...
Jun 4, 2015 · For Victor Espinoza, the man in ‘Pharoah’s’ saddle, riding roots run deep - The Washington Post. This article was published more than 8 years ago. For Victor Espinoza, the man in...
Espinoza was named to the Hall of Fame in 2017. In 2021, Espinoza tallied his fourth winner at the Breeders’ Cup (after Spain, Take Charge Brandi, and American Pharoah) when Ce Ce upset heavily favored Gamine in the Filly and Mare Sprint at Del Mar. Read Full Bio.
Jun 7, 2015 · American Pharoah and the jockey Victor Espinoza in the winner’s circle after capturing the Triple Crown. Victor J. Blue for The New York Times. By Billy Witz. June 6, 2015.
Aug 3, 2017 · California-based jockey rode American Pharaoh to Triple Crown. By Evan Hammonds. Not many riders, not even the top ones, get a shot at the Triple Crown. That Victor Espinoza has had three shots...
Jun 7, 2015 · Nation Jun 7, 2015 1:54 PM EST. American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza performed one of the sports world’s rarest feats Saturday, winning the Belmont Stakes, the third and final race...
