User:JannekeSrinath/sandbox

Y.S. Srinath (born July 13th 1976) has ridden over a 1000 winners, was the first Indian Jockey to ever win so many races out of India (Macau), and has won many important classics such as;
 * The Indian Derby 2014
 * The Invitation Cup in 2009 and 2014
 * The Bangalore Derby (with highest stake ever in Indian history) in 2011

Srinath started his career as a chubby tall boy at Gymkhana races, following the footsteps of his father Y.S. Surender who was a horse admirer, owner and amateur rider. He decided, against many peoples advice, to go pro at the age of 18 and became one of India's tallest and most talented riders. Many times accused of having an attitude problem, it's Srinath's insights, strategy and a well thought through approach, along with determination and passion that has made him special and very successful. Having known on and off periods in his career, he is now a seasoned jockey that has found his stability and who knows his value.

Personal Highlights of his career are being saddle partner of Oasis Star (owned by Mr. Shapoor Mistry), Allaire, Warsaw Pact - Sint Leger in Bombay, Estogate (first big race), and Riazet; Indian Oaks 2009. Of course Atanomy, Alaindair and Pronto Pronto, the horses that he won his biggest races (mentioned above) with are part of this list too.

More later.