Victor Espinoza

Victor Espinoza
Author: Montanabw, Source: Own work, 2016, Creative Commons

Born May 23, 1972 in Mexico   

Accomplished Mexican jockey who won the Triple Crown in 2015 riding American Pharoah to wins at the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. 

Won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness a total of 3 times each, winning with War Emblem in 2002 and California Chrome in 2014.

Was both the oldest jockey and first Hispanic jockey to win the Triple Crown.

Is a National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame inductee in 2017.