Fernando Jara
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Fernando Jara (born December 18, 1987, in Panama) is a Panamanian thoroughbred horse racing jockey who currently competes in the United States. Aboard Jazil he won the 2006 Belmont Stakes.[1] In addition, he was the primary North American rider of 2006 American Horse of the Year Invasor, and rode him to victory in the 2006 Breeders' Cup Classic,[2] 2007 Donn Handicap[3] and 2007 Dubai World Cup.[4]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 18, 1987 |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Horse racing career | |
| Sport | Horse racing |
| Career wins | 101 (ongoing) |
| Major racing wins | |
| Belmont Stakes (2006) Suburban Handicap (2006) Whitney Handicap (2006) Clasico del Caribe (2006) Donn Handicap (2007) Dubai World Cup (2007) Shirley Jones Handicap (2007) Marine Stakes (2007) Breeders' Cup wins: Breeders' Cup Classic (2006) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Like Now, Jazil, Invasor | |
| Updated on March 20, 2007 | |
