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Jockey Y.S. Srinath, also known as Srinath Surender (13 July 1976) is one of the top Jockeys in India.

Having ridden more than a 1000 winners in India and abroad, Srinath is a well established and experienced rider who is famous for his style and tactics.

International

2010, 	Meydan, Dubai Racing Carnival

2009, 	Doha, Qatar

2007, 	Macau			36 rides, 3 wins

2003, 	Macau			30 rides, 5 wins

2000, 	Macau			156 rides, 30 wins

1996, 	Manilla, Philippines. The International Jockey’s meet

Highlights

History and extra activities

At the age of twelve Srinath joined the Amateur Riding Club in Bangalore (India) and took a keen interest in equestrian sports. He rode in the yearly amateur races from ’98 – ’93 and became an apprentice jockey. After he graduated in 1994, he received his Jockey license and finished his claim in the next following eleven months.

From 2001 till 2010 Srinath has served as a Vice President of the Jockeys Association of India, an organisation that promotes the welfare of Indian Jockeys. In this role he had the responsibility to represent jockeys all over India and mediate with the media and racing authorities. At present he is still active as a spokesperson for fellow Jockeys.