Famous Jockeys

Mike Smith on Shared Belief

Many have called riding a throughbred racehorse the most dangerous sport of all.  Professional jockeys risk their lives with every mount they take.  The sheer willingness and ability to train hard to make light weights shows their dedication, and their bravery cannot be surpassed in sport.  The list below shows the jockeys who have risen to the top of their sport in North America.

Click on the name of the famous jockey below to read more about their records and achievements.

List of jockeys by lifetime earnings