Rafael Bejarano

Born:
1982-06-23
Arequipa
Arequipa Province, Peru

Currently Residing:
Louisville
KY USA

Height: 5 2
Weight: 105 lbs

Single he is the only member of his family involved in racing.


Notes:
Rafael Bejarano was greatly attracted by horse racing and to feel the warmth of this game, he enrolled in the nation s riding school. Within a short period he earned reputation by winning the title of apprenticeship at Hippodromo de Monterrico. During May 2002, he immigrated to the United States and settled in at River Downs with the patronage of trainer Dante Zanelli Sr. Rafael Bejarano led all North American jockeys with 455 victories in 2004. He earned his first win on July 10th in the same year at River Downs in Cincinnati and started preparing himself for the bigger events in Kentucky and on the New York Racing Association Circuit. He won 2005 riding titles at Keeneland fall and Churchill spring and fall meets this helped him earn the fourth place ranking in North America. During the 2005 meet at Saratoga, Bejarano sustained hairline fracture and ligament damage to his right ankle near the starting gate and was sidelined for almost a month. Rafael made a landmark by winning the 1000th race of his career in the first at Keeneland on October 14, 2005. April 8, 2006 was Bejarano s second visit to Santa Anita he won six races on the card and five races at Churchill Downs on July 8, 2006. In 2007, he rode Dominican to victory in Blue Grass Stakes. In 2008, he won the Track Meet at Santa Anita. Total wins amount to 67. Rafael Bejarano galloped horses to win in Del Mar meet and Hollywood Park.

Statistics

Year	Races Run	Wins	Place	Show	Earnings
2011	327	68	56	62	-
2010	1292	310	248	178	-
2009	1033	217	190	163	-
2008	1290	266	252	208	-
2007	1469	241	244	183	-
2006	1481	275	273	228	-
2005	1346	264	254	204	-
2004	1922	455	356	279	-
2003	1440	260	201	191	-

Facts

• American Classics / Breeders Cup wins - Breeders Cup Filly Mare Turf (2005) Breeders Cup Distaff (2007)

• Major Racing Wins - Alcibiades Stakes (2004) WEBN Stakes (2004) Fall Highweight Handicap(2004) Woodford County Stakes (2004, 2005, 2006) Lane s End Breeders Futurity (2004) Phoenix Stakes (2004, 2006) Kentucky Cup Classic Handicap (2005) Carter Handicap (2005) Fred W. Hooper Handicap (2005, 2006) Pennsylvania Derby (2005) Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (2005) San Felipe Stakes (2005) Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (2005) Bashford Manor Stakes (2006) Derby Trial (2006) Mrs. Revere Stakes (2006) Suwannee River Handicap (2006) Rampart Handicap (2006, 2007) Blue Grass Stakes (2007) John C. Mabee Handicap (2007) Rushaway Stakes (2007) Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes (2007) Sunshine Millions Filly Mare Turf (2007) Old Hat Stakes (2007) Maid of the Mist Stakes (2007) Monrovia Handicap (2007) Honorable Miss Handicap (2007) Best Pal Stakes (2008) Sunshine Millions Distaff (2008) Las Virgenes Stakes (2008) Santa Maria Handicap (2008) Lone Star Derby (2008) Hollywood Breeders Cup Oaks (2008) Ogden Phipps Handicap (2008) Eddie Read Handicap (2008) Breeders Futurity Stakes (2008) Eddie Logan Stakes (2008) La Habra Stakes (2008) Tuzla Handicap (2009)

• Racing Awards - United States Champion Jockey by wins (2004)

• Top Associated Horses - Papa Clem, Soldier s Dancer, Matto Mondo, Waveline, Bootleg Annie, Pretty Unusual

• He won the 1,000th race of his career in the at Keeneland in 2005.