Art Wilson is a horse racing beat writer for the Los Angeles Newspaper Group, which includes the Los Angeles Daily News, Long Beach Press-Telegram, Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, South Bay Daily Breeze, San Bernardino Sun, Inland Valley Bulletin and Whittier Daily News. He's covered the Southern California racing circuit for more than 25 years.
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...this is how i come to my conclusion as to who's the greatest jockey of all-time:The toughest meet Saratoga where the best:trainers', jockeys'&horses'...come to do battle...Mr. Ray kerrison said, "Ate them all for breakfast" referring to Mr. Angel Cordero. He won the prestigious riding title 11xs in a row and lost his 12th consecutive title by a nose to Jose santos on the last day of racing @ the Spa. Then came back and won 2xs more for a total of 13xs. It's no secret that everybody wanted to stop Cordero's streak, yet couldn't. This is why to me-Angel Cordero is without question, the greratest jockey to ever lace on boots!!!
Well if we could remove all the drug and alcohol suspensions, I would say Patrick A. Valenzuela. Angel Cordero and Laffit Pincay themselves will tell you that PVal is probably the most prolific rider that they have ever witnessed. I would also add Earl Sande and Jonny Longden to the list. Lastly, lets not for get Ismael "Milo" Valenzuela, 2 near misses for eclipsing the Triple Crown. Did Mr. Balaski ever win or get close to winning a Triple Crown? I understand he won 4 Derbys which is most impressive but I didn't see anything close for a Triple Crown. The Great Earl Sande won a Triple crown and was Jockey of the year several years in a row.
Both Lester Balaski and George Woolf should be added to this list. They were 2 of the best jockeys ever.
Both Lester Balaski and George Woolf should be added to this list. They were 2 of the best jockeys ever.
Lester Balaski should be added to this list. He was a dedicated jockey and loved by his peers. He died doing what he loved best.
My Dad, Lester Balaski, should be on this list. He was part of the beginning of the Jockeys Guild and died racing at the age oif 49~~
Why isn't Lester Balaski on this list! Please add him. He was an amazing jockey and he gave his life doing what he loved.
Lester Balaski and George Wolfe should be on this list!!!
Seriously!!!