Tyler Gaffalione

Apr 28, 2024 | americasbestracing.net | John Velazquez |Tyler Gaffalione |Sierra Leone |Dan Tordjman

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is where lifelong dreams are made for anyone who has ever aspired to a career in racing. For the jockeys, making it to the Derby starting gate just once is considered a major accomplishment. This year at Churchill Downs for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, the jockeys entering the starting gate will represent nine separate nations and three continents, from Europe to Asia to North America. The riders also range in age from 19 to 53.