What is Victor Espinoza's full name?
Victor Espinoza
Victor Espinoza date of birth:
May 23, 1972
How old is Victor Espinoza?
53
Where was Victor Espinoza born?
Tulancingo, Mexico
How tall is Victor Espinoza?
5' 2" (157 cm)
How much does Victor Espinoza weigh?
112 lbs (50.8 kg)
Victor Espinoza body shape:
Athletic
What color are Victor Espinoza's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Victor Espinoza's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Victor Espinoza's ethnicity?
Multiracial
What is Victor Espinoza nationality?
Mexican
What is Victor Espinoza's occupation?
Jockey
Victor Espinoza claim to fame:
Triple Crown in 2015 on American Pharoah
Short Biography
Victor Espinoza (born May 23, 1972) is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing who won the Triple Crown in 2015 on American Pharoah. He began riding in his native Mexico and went on to compete at racetracks in California. He has won the Kentucky Derby three times, riding War Emblem in 2002, California Chrome in 2014, and American Pharoah in 2015. He also won the Preakness Stakes three times, riding War Emblem in 2002 California Chrome in 2014 and American Pharoah in 2015. He was the first jockey in history to enter the Belmont Stakes with a third opportunity to win the Triple Crown, finally winning the elusive honor in 2015—becoming the oldest jockey and first Hispanic jockey to win the award.