Manuel Franco (jockey)
| Manny Franco | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jaipur Invitational Stakes (2019) (2022)Jimmy Winkfield Stakes (2019) Selima Stakes (2019) Holy Bull Stakes (2020) Florida Derby (2020) Manhattan Handicap
Breeders' Cup wins:
U.S. Triple Crown series: |
| Significant horses | |
| Catholic Boy, Sharing, Tiz the Law, World Approval, World of Trouble | |
Manuel "Manny" Franco (born December 19, 1994)[2] is a Puerto Rican professional jockey, best known for winning the 2020 Belmont Stakes riding Tiz the Law.[3][4]
Listed at 5 feet 1 inch (1.55 m) and 112 pounds (51 kg),[2] Franco has been riding professionally since 2013.[1] On October 29, 2023, he earned career wins number 1,999 and 2,000 in the first two races at "Belmont at the Big A" at Aqueduct.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Jockey Profile: Manuel Franco". equibase.com. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ a b "Manuel Franco". NYRA.com. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- ^ "Meet the jockeys of the 2020 Belmont Stakes". NBC Sports. America's Best Racing. June 19, 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
- Yahoo Sports. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
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