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Evin Roman Named Jockey Of The Week For Stakes Triple At Golden Gate Sponsored by: Evin Roman, Eclipse Award-winning apprentice in 2017 As one of only three jockeys to win multiple stakes races, Evin A. Roman was named Jockey of the Week for April 19 through April 25. The award, which is voted on by a panel of racing experts, is for jockeys who are members of the Jockeys Guild, the organization which represents more than 950 active riders in the United States as well as retired and permanently disabled jockeys. Riding regularly at Golden Gate Fields, Roman had mounts in seven of the eight stakes races during Gold Rush Weekend. ....
Jockey Hector Rafael Diaz Jr. Driven By Hope That His Brother Will Walk Again Sponsored by: Jockey Hector Rafael Diaz Jr. When Hector Rafael Diaz, Jr., dreams about racing against his brother, he can t identify the track or what horse he s riding. He doesn t know if it is a stakes or a $5,000 claiming race. All that remains is the pure joy of competition. As the siblings turn for home, their horses vying head-to-head, neither jockey gives an inch. Each seems to know what the other is thinking, and Hector Rafael s adrenaline skyrockets from the thrill of knowing that he and young Hector Miguel are living the life they were meant for. ....