Joseph Talamo is a Champion jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.
| Occupation: | Jockey |
| Born: | January 12, 1990, Terrytown, Louisiana, United States |
| Career wins: | 1,700+ (ongoing) |
| Twitter: | Joseph Talamo's Twitter profile |
About Joseph Talamo
Award-winning American jockey who rode Sidney's Candy in the 2010 Kentucky Derby, finishing in 17th place.
Before Fame
He started riding horses at age eleven and dropped out of high school to begin his professional career at Louisiana Downs.
Achievement
He was planning to ride the champion horse, I Want Revenge, in the 2009 Kentucky Derby, but the horse, who was the favorite in the race, had to be scratched at the last minute.
Family Life
He was born in a New Orleans suburb to a Cajun family, and his father worked as an assistant horse trainer.
Associations
His horse finished seventeenth in the 2010 Kentucky Derby, a race that was won by jockey Calvin Borel.
Information related to Joseph Talamo
- Cajun jockeys
- American jockeys
- Eclipse Award winners
Latest information about Joseph Talamo updated on January 18, 2021.
