Jose L. Espinoza
| José Espinoza | |
|---|---|
Eatontown Handicap (2012) New York Breeders' Futurity (2012) John B. Connally Turf Cup (2013) Sam F. Davis Stakes (2013) Tampa Bay Stakes (2013) New York Derby (2013) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Evening Attire, Interpatation, Swift Warrior, Freefourinternet, Falling Sky |
José Luis Espinoza (born December 17, 1969, in Mexico City, Mexico) is a Mexican retired jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.[1] He is the older brother of U.S. Triple Crown-winning jockey Victor Espinoza.[2]
Career
Espinoza rode in his first
Anthony Dutrow
.
In August 2013, Espinoza suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was thrown from a mount after crossing the finish line. This head injury effectively ended his career as a jockey. After 8 months of treatment, he retired at the age of 44 with a total of 856 wins.[3]
Year-end charts
| Chart (2001–present) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2001 | 65 |
References
- ^ Jose Espinosa's biography at the NYRA, accessed June 19, 2010Archived June 8, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Layden, Tim (May 15, 2014). "Victor and Jose Espinoza share a career but lead two different lives". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^ Grenig, David (April 24, 2014). "The other brother watches: Jose Espinoza deals with career-ending injury". The Daily racing Form online. Retrieved May 6, 2016.