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Jose A. Santos

Retired Jockey

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April, 26, 1961 - Concepción, CHI

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Hollywood, FL USA

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Jose Santos, Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Affirmed - September 16th

For the first time in history, two Triple Crown winners met in a race, the Marlboro Cup at Belmont Park.Read More

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BrianZipse · Happy to say I was there 33 years ago. Slew was awesome, Affirmed never had a chance. · 255 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · I believe Slew was as good as any of them. · 255 days ago ·

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ruffed grouse · Seattle Slew is was the best horse I have been fortunate enough to see. · 255 days ago ·

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Giant Oak Uncorks Whitney Bullet

Multiple Grade 1 winner Giant Oak put in his final preparation for the Whitney Invitational with a bullet five-furlong work over the main track that went in 58.97 seconds with regular rider Shaun Bridgmohan. “He broke off at the pole pretty calm,” said Arthur Coontz, assistant to trainer Chri...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 302 days ago ·

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Bill Heller Q&A (Part II)

On Monday, we had a chance to catch up with famed author Bill Heller, who just released his 22nd book – Above It All: The Turbulent Life of Jose Santos. In part one of our conversation, Bill shared the story of Jose’s journey to the United States. He spoke about Jose’s first few dynamic years on the...Read More

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Bill Heller Q&A (Part I)

Bill Heller is one of the most acclaimed turf writers in America. His work has garnered many prestigious awards over the years, most notably the Eclipse. He recently published his 22nd book – a profile of long-time New York jockey Jose Santos called; Above it All: The Turbulent Life of Jose Santos. ...Read More

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Waya · Interesting stuff! This is a book I need to read. The Cordero story is funny, I always saw him as kind of an a$$. · 427 days ago ·

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KyOaksRunner · It sounds like a good book, now I want to check it out. · 426 days ago ·

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zatt · Fascinating Joe, I look forward to reading more from your interview, and of course ... Bill Heller's most recent book! · 426 days ago ·

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ben.heller2 · Glad to see the excitment www.josesantosbook.com · 426 days ago ·

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BigAConfidential · Thanks, all. I'd strongly encourage you to pick up a copy and support one of the most gifted writers in the sport. Ben, great to hear from you brother! Hope all's well in the state capital :-) · 425 days ago ·

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Godolphin Mile next for I Want Revenge

I Want Revenge is going to Dubai after all. Unfortunately for trainer Rick Dutrow and an ownership group headed by the IEAH Stable, he won't be going into the race they'd hoped for. I Want Revenge will compete in the $1 million Godolphin Mile at Meydan on the evening of March 26 rather than the main...Read More

Source: sports.espn.go.com · Posted 446 days ago ·

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medlocke · He'll be lucky to even make the frame in the Godolphin Mile, IMO. Skysurfers will be the horse to beat in that race, and there's others entered that run the tapeta extremely well also. It's a big ask by Dutrow for I Want Revenge in this race. · 445 days ago ·

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Sponsor deals not smooth as silks

It all started in New York, which is funny when you think of it since some rules there are as archaic as those in the heart of the Blue Grass. The decision was made with little fanfare. Jerry Bailey walked out of the jockeys' room at Belmont Park and Gary Stevens did as well and Jose Santos came alo...Read More

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Past Derby Winners: Funny Cide (Video)

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Funny Cide wins Preakness in runaway fashion

5/18/2003 by Tom Keyser Funny Cide won the Preakness with an overpowering performance that left no doubt about his superiority. He broke so swiftly from the No. 9 post that Santos was able to glide him toward the rail into perfect position. He trailed only the speedy Peace Rules and Scrimshaw into t...Read More

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Funny Cide turns tables on Empire Maker in Kentucky Derby

5/3/2003 NY Breeding & Racing Program Sackatoga Stable's "gutsy gelding" in the words of track announcer Tom Durkin of NBC, has never run a bad race, and in the 129th Kentucky Derby on May 3, he stunned much of the sports world with a game length and three-quarters victory over 2.50-to-1 favorit...Read More

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Steinlen wins Arlington Million

9/4/1989 by Steven Crist Special to the New York Times LEAD: Steinlen, who proved himself the best grass horse in New York with two impressive victories at Saratoga last month, suggested he might be the best in the country when he scored a half-length victory over Lady in Silver today in the $1 mill...Read More

Source: query.nytimes.com · Posted 1183 days ago ·

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Empire Maker denies Funny Cide Triple Crown

June 8, 2003 CBC Sports Empire Maker won the Belmont Stakes, spoiling a bid by Funny Cide to become the first horse in 25 years to win the Triple Crown. After leading for much of the race, Funny Cide fell behind Empire Maker on the final stretch of the muddy, rain-soaked race. He was also passed by ...Read More

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Triple Frown: Charismatic 3rd; Lemon Drop Kid wins Belmont

June 07, 1999 NEW YORK (CNN/SI) -- For the third straight year a horse won the first two legs of the Triple Crown but lost the Belmont Stakes. On Saturday Lemon Drop Kid upset Charismatic's bid for history.Read More

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ALYSHEBA, 2-1, WINS THE PREAKNESS

By STEVEN CRIST, SPECIAL TO THE NEW YORK TIMES Published: May 17, 1987 LEAD: The Kentucky Derby was rerun today at Pimlico Race Course under the name of the Preakness Stakes, and Alysheba beat Bet Twice again. Alysheba's half-length victory made the son of Alydar eligible to become thoroughbred raci...Read More

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Top Horses

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Current top horses in the wiki.

Funny Cide (USA - 2000)

Fly So Free (USA - 1988)

Fleet Indian (USA - 2001)

Volponi (USA - 1998)

Kissin Kris (USA - 1990)

Steinlen (GB - 1983)

City Zip (USA - 1998)

Cryptoclearance (USA - 1984)

Lemon Drop Kid (USA - 1996)

Skip Away (USA - 1993)

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Jockey Jose A. Santos - Race Results & Past Performances

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Race

Cnd

1st

2nd

3rd

Time

03/02/12

Surprisedtoseeme

8th

D Seyler

Tam

7 f

Mcl

4+ M

Oughterson

Sayyourpraysnow

Talk

1:24.61

02/29/12

Dressedforthecopa

2nd

D Vacca

Tam

6 f

Mcl

3 F

Ruby Red

Dressedforthecopa

Slynn

1:12.63

12/22/11

Dewest

7th

C Harvatt

Tam

6 f

Claim

3+ M

Starlighter

Trojan Pride

Dance Jockey

1:11.28

11/04/09

Cute Z Gaitor

11th

S Rowan

Aqu

1 1/16 m

Mcl

3+ F

Upper Gulch

Chick in Slacks

Top Mast

1:46.03

11/04/06

Fleet Indian

13th

T Pletcher

1 1/8 m

Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic-G1

3 F

Round Pond

Happy Ticket

Balletto

1:50.50

11/04/06

War Front

7th

H Jerkens

6 f

Breeders' Cup Sprint-G1

3 M

Thor's Echo

Friendly Island

Nightmare Affair

1:08.80

11/04/06

Free Thinking

11th

D Danner

1 mile

Breeders' Cup Mile-G1

3+ M

Miesque's Approval

Aragorn

Badge of Silver

1:34.75

10/07/06

1st

1 1/8 m

3+ F

1:48.69

09/02/06

9th

1 1/8 m

3+ M

1:50.65

08/25/06

1st

1 1/4 m

3+ F

2:03.87

08/06/06

7th

1 1/8 m

3 M

1:48.85

07/16/06

1st

1 1/4 m

3+ F

2:02.08

06/17/06

1st

1 1/8 m

3+ F

1:49.05

05/20/06

4th

1 1/8 m

3 M

1:49.39

04/22/06

1st

1 1/8 m

3+ F

1:49.37

04/09/06

1st

7 f

3+ M

1:23.27

04/08/06

5th

1 1/8 m

3 M

1:51.54

03/26/06

1st

1 1/8 m

3+ F

1:49.32

11/26/05

Corinthian

1st

J Jerkens

Aqu

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MSW

2 M

Corinthian

Marital Asset

Ready Eddie

1:37.00

11/26/05

11th

1 mile

3+ M

1:34.26

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Giant Oak Uncorks Whitney Bullet

Multiple Grade 1 winner Giant Oak put in his final preparation for the Whitney Invitational with a bullet five-furlong work over the main track that w...

Posted 7/31/2011 | Read More | Comments (0)

Godolphin Mile next for I Want Revenge

I Want Revenge is going to Dubai after all. Unfortunately for trainer Rick Dutrow and an ownership group headed by the IEAH Stable, he won't be going ...

Posted 3/9/2011 | Read More | Comments (1)

Sponsor deals not smooth as silks

It all started in New York, which is funny when you think of it since some rules there are as archaic as those in the heart of the Blue Grass. The dec...

Posted 12/12/2009 | Read More | Comments (0)

Past Derby Winners: Funny Cide (Video)

2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Funny Cide, who arrived at the Kentucky Horse Park last fall, is perhaps best known as being one of only eigh...

Posted 4/27/2009 | Read More | Comments (0)

Funny Cide wins Preakness in runaway fashion

5/18/2003 by Tom Keyser Funny Cide won the Preakness with an overpowering performance that left no doubt about his superiority. He broke so swiftly fr...

Posted 3/9/2009 | Read More | Comments (0)

Funny Cide turns tables on Empire Maker in Kentucky Derby

5/3/2003 NY Breeding & Racing Program Sackatoga Stable's "gutsy gelding" in the words of track announcer Tom Durkin of NBC, has never run a bad ra...

Posted 3/9/2009 | Read More | Comments (0)

Steinlen wins Arlington Million

9/4/1989 by Steven Crist Special to the New York Times LEAD: Steinlen, who proved himself the best grass horse in New York with two impressive victori...

Posted 3/2/2009 | Read More | Comments (0)

Empire Maker denies Funny Cide Triple Crown

June 8, 2003 CBC Sports Empire Maker won the Belmont Stakes, spoiling a bid by Funny Cide to become the first horse in 25 years to win the Triple Crow...

Posted 2/3/2009 | Read More | Comments (0)

Triple Frown: Charismatic 3rd; Lemon Drop Kid wins Belmont

June 07, 1999 NEW YORK (CNN/SI) -- For the third straight year a horse won the first two legs of the Triple Crown but lost the Belmont Stakes. On Satu...

Posted 2/3/2009 | Read More | Comments (0)

ALYSHEBA, 2-1, WINS THE PREAKNESS

By STEVEN CRIST, SPECIAL TO THE NEW YORK TIMES Published: May 17, 1987 LEAD: The Kentucky Derby was rerun today at Pimlico Race Course under the name ...

Posted 1/21/2009 | Read More | Comments (0)

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