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Jose Espinoza (jockey)
Mexican jockey (born 1969) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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José Luis Espinoza (born December 17, 1969, in Mexico City, Mexico) is a Mexican retired jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.[1] He is the older brother of U.S. Triple Crown-winning jockey Victor Espinoza.[2]
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Career
Espinoza rode in his first Kentucky Derby in 2013, guiding Giant Finish to a 10th-place finish for Sunrise Stables and trainer Anthony Dutrow.
In August 2013, Espinoza suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was thrown from a mount after crossing the finish line. This head injury effectively ended his career as a jockey. After 8 months of treatment, he retired at the age of 44 with a total of 856 wins.[3]
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