Mike Luzzi

Born:
1969-10-27
Wilmington
Delaware, USA

Currently Residing:
Floral Park
New York USA

Height: -
Weight: -

His wife is Tania son Lane and daughter Larue his brother John rides on the Mid-Atlantic circuit.


Notes:
Mike Luzzi is a popular thoroughbred horseracing jockey, who spent his childhood days at Delaware, Wilmington. Mike Luzzi and his brother got initial training in horseracing from his grandfather Buddy Raines. Mike matured to a professional jockey with his first Grade 1 winner Timely Warning in the Brooklyn Handicap. He clinched titles at Laurel Race Course in both Fall and Winter meet in 1990-91 and Summer meet in 1992. Mike achieved Eclipse Award as top apprentice jockey in 1989. He reached the historic landmark of winning 2000th race at The Meadowlands on September 13, 2000 and was honored with Mike Venezia Award in 2001 from the New York Racing Association.

Statistics

Year	Races Run	Wins	Place	Show	Earnings
2006	1304	176	143	169	-
2005	1015	142	139	131	-
2004	781	114	111	108	-

Facts

• Important Racing Wins

• 1991 Brooklyn Handicap, Maryland Million Classic

• 1993 Delaware Handicap

• 1994 Paumonok Handicap, Sport Page Breeders Cup Handicap

• 1997 First Flight Handicap

• 1998 Whirlaway Stakes

• 1999 Cowdin Stakes, Paumonok Handicap

• 2002 Coaching Club American Oaks, Ladies Handicap

• 2003 Aqueduct Handicap, Beaugay Handicap, Iroquois Handicap, Gravesend Handicap

• 2004 Sunshine Millions Sprint, Tremont Stakes, Gravesend Handicap

• 2005 Iroquois Handicap

• 2006 Apple Blossom Handicap, Frizette Stakes, Go For Wand Handicap, Kelso Breeders Cup Handicap, Stuyvesant Handicap, Stymie Handicap

• 2007 Whirlaway Stakes, Gallant Fox Handicap, Cigar Mile Handicap, Bed O Roses Breeders Cup Handicap

• 2008 Gravesend Handicap