Great-Grandmother Rides $53 Winner At Tampa Bay Downs

Paulick Report ^ | January 29, 2017

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A devout woman, she credits her personal relationship with Jesus Christ for enabling her to keep competing.

“The Lord keeps putting me together – I've broken every bone in my body, I have a titanium leg and I have a plate and screws in my arm,” she said. “I just follow the lead of the Lord and try to be obedient.”

And, she added with a smile, “I don't want to retire, and I think I have the mount back on Blue (Haze of Fire).”

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Even as a follower of the sport, I was unaware of this jockey (person) until I read the article following the race. A rather impressive moment but more so when she credits her relationship with Jesus. I thought some here may be interested.

[LauraJean]

I follow the races too, and I wasn’t aware of her either.
I have noticed before the races many jocks pray before the start of a race. Uriel Lopez, a Chicago jockey points up to heaven after ever win, giving credit to God for getting him safely to the winners circle.

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Mike Smith often looks to the heavens above as he did Saturday after his massive win on Arrogate:

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Wow, what an incredible story! Just sent to my equestrienne daughter and to my wife. Thanks for,posting.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Very nice.

Wow, 62 is old even for a jockey. Not sure if Shoemaker quite made it that old in the irons.

Love the races.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Now if only he’d actually refrain from living in sin!

Arrogate may indeed be the next really great one. At least a Ghostzapper.

Too bad for California Chrome, who was better than I thought way back. Just didn’t have it anymore. Good time to go out.