Birthdate: January 4, 1944
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Panama
Jacinto Vásquez is a retired Hall of Fame thoroughbred jockey known for riding two Kentucky Derby winners, Foolish Pleasure and Genuine Risk. He also partnered with champion filly Ruffian during his career. Vásquez began his career in Panama before moving to the United States, where he was based in New York and Florida. He notably defeated Secretariat three times and was a leading jockey at Calder Race Course. Despite facing challenges, Vásquez had a successful career, retiring as a respected jockey and transitioning to training horses in Ocala, Florida.
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