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]
References
- ^ Mitchell, Ron. "18-Year-Old Jara Guides Jazil to Belmont Victory". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ "Invasor Conquers Bernardini in Breeders' Cup Classic". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ Shinar, Jack. "No Stopping Invasor in Donn Handicap". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ "Invasor Conquers World Cup; 'Cat Last". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
Year-end charts
Chart (2006–present) | Peak position |
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National Earnings List for Jockeys 2006 | 16 |
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2007 | 36 |
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