José C. Ferrer
Appearance
Jose C. Ferrer | |
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Occupation | Jockey |
Born | March 31, 1964 Puerto Rico |
Career wins | 4,000+ (ongoing) |
Major racing wins | |
Red Bank Stakes (1984, 1989, 1991) Monmouth Oaks (1990) Oceanport Stakes (1991) W. L. McKnight Handicap (1994) Cotillion Handicap (1995) Miami Mile Breeders' Cup Handicap (1996, 1997) Memorial Day Handicap (1997) Spend A Buck Handicap (1997) Calder Oaks (1998) Calder Derby (1999) Fred W. Hooper Handicap (1999) Miss Woodford Stakes (1999) Frances A. Genter Stakes (2000) Philip H. Iselin Handicap (2000) Spinaway Stakes (2000) Jersey Shore Breeders' Cup Stakes (2001) Matchmaker Stakes (2001) Salvator Mile Handicap (2001, 2002) Long Branch Stakes (2003) Sapling Stakes (2003) Sorority Stakes (2003) | |
Significant horses | |
Double Book, City Zip, Derivative, Vilelm, Batique |
Jose C. Ferrer (born March 31, 1964 in Puerto Rico) is an American jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. He began riding in the United States in 1983 at Calder Race Course in Florida then at Monmouth Park and the Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey. On November 24, 1983 Ferrer became the first jockey to win five races on a single card at the Meadowlands. [1]
José Ferrer was married for a time to jockey Rosemary Homeister, Jr.
José reached the 4,000-win milestone Feb. 14, 2016 at Tampa Bay Downs.
Year-end charts
Chart (2003–present) | Peak position |
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National Earnings List for Jockeys 2003 | 80 |