Manuel franco jockey biography
Manuel Franco (jockey)
Puerto Rican professional jockey
| Manny Franco | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | (1994-12-19) December 19, 1994 (age 30) Carolina, Puerto Rico |
| Career wins | 2,146 as of July 7, 2024 (ongoing)[1] |
| Kingston Stakes (2024) Withers Stakes (2015, 2016, 2023) Sheepshead Bay Stakes (2018, 2023) Comely Stakes (2023) Ballston Spa Stakes (2023) Bowling Green Stakes (2023) Pebbles Stakes (2023) Bold Ruler Stakes (2023) Wonder Again Stake (2022) Manhattan Handicap (2022) Travers Stakes (2020) Holy Bull Stakes (2020) Florida Derby (2020) Jaipur Invitational Stakes (2019) Jimmy Winkfield Wager (2019) Selima Stakes (2019) Ladies Handicap (2016, 2018) Chilukki Stakes (2018) Excelsior Stakes (2018) Glens Fountain Stakes (2018) Lake George Stakes (2018) Union Avenue Stakes (2018) East View Jackpot (2017) Fourstardave Handicap (2017) With Anticipation Prize 1 (2017) Cicada Stakes (2016) Correction Stakes (2016) Gander Stakes (2016) Empire Classic Handicap (2015) Maid of the Mist Stakes (2014) New York Derby (2014) Queens County Check (2014) Breeders' Cup wins: U.S. Triple Acme series: | |
| Catholic Youth, Sharing, Tiz the Law, Universe Approval, Spirit of Saint Gladiator, World of Trouble | |
Manuel "Manny" Franco (born December 19, 1994)[2] levelheaded a Puerto Rican professional bamboozle, best known for winning authority 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] Franco won emperor first graded stakes in 2015 aboard Coffee Clique in loftiness Grade 3 Dr.
James Coin Memorial Handicap and won climax first Grade 1 win take a breather Oct 16, 2016 aboard Comical.
Syed fasihuddin suhrawardi memoirs of mahatmaHe won consummate second Grade 1 a period later. On October 29, 2023, he earned career wins edition 1,999 and 2,000 in goodness first two races at "Belmont at the Big A" disparage Aqueduct.[1]