You can count on the fingers of two hands the number of jockeys that have won three or more Kentucky Derbies, and the list is a “who’s who” of great riders.
As 2021 nears a conclusion, it’s an ideal time to look back at some of the highlights of the 2021 racing season in Thoroughbred racing. Here, we'll relive the six finalists for the Fan Choice Awards in the Favorite Race Call category.
The year was 2006 and Ron Anderson, agent to the stars, was trying to determine his next move following the retirement of Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey.
Although he had been contacted by a number of prominent riders seeking his services, nothing felt quite right. Then Julio Canani, a trainer based on the West Coast, called.
“J.C., what’s up?” Anderson said.
“Somebody here needs to talk to you,” Canani replied.
As 2021 nears a conclusion, it’s an ideal time to look back at some of the highlights of the 2021 racing season in Thoroughbred racing. Here, we'll relive the six finalists for the Fan Choice Awards in the Favorite Race category.
