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DerbyCat 03-29-2009 01:02 PM

Smallest Jockey
 
I saw this post over on PA (I'm not a member of that board but occasionally read it) and thought I'd post about it here. The original poster said the smallest jockey he ever saw was Richard Privatera and I'd have to agree with him. Priv is the exercise rider for my filly and I know him well. Here are a couple photos of Priv, let me know if you've seen a smaller jock than him:







Priv doesn't talk a lot about his riding days, he takes pride now in keeping the horses in Steve Sherman's barn fit and ready to run. Priv figured out what was wrong with my filly and taught her to pass horses... I thought she was going to finish second to last for the rest of her career - but we got 2nd yesterday! I think the light switch finally got turned on in her head!

Bigsmc 03-29-2009 01:05 PM

William Klinke was pretty small. Not sure if he was smaller, but similar.

Sightseek 03-29-2009 01:05 PM

Congrats on the 2nd! Is that her? She has great ears (and is very pretty)!

Honu 03-29-2009 01:11 PM

Willie Grey at the old Waterford Park , full on midget.

DerbyCat 03-29-2009 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sightseek
Congrats on the 2nd! Is that her? She has great ears (and is very pretty)!

Yep, that's her - she really is a big, good looking filly but she's a basket case. She's got to be the most high strung horse in the barn, always bobbing her head around and she nips at people if she's annoyed by them.


I tried to find a photo of William Klinke but couldn't, anyone see one on the net? I was talking about the PA post with Priv yesterday, he was amazed anyone remembered him - he doesn't realize that he is unforgettable! I absolutely love the guy.

dellinger63 03-29-2009 01:14 PM

Whiplash. 6lbs of pure badass


brianwspencer 03-29-2009 01:30 PM

I have no idea how tall he actually is, but Eddie Perez always looks super tiny here in Chicago.

Indian Charlie 03-29-2009 01:49 PM

I've always wondered.

If you put a brain in a jockey, would they no longer be able to make weight?

sumitas 03-29-2009 02:02 PM

Jorge Chavez is the smallest i ever saw .

MISTERGEE 03-29-2009 02:11 PM

I second the motion on Klinke, nickname was the colonel

Riot 03-30-2009 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerbyCat
Priv figured out what was wrong with my filly and taught her to pass horses... I thought she was going to finish second to last for the rest of her career - but we got 2nd yesterday! I think the light switch finally got turned on in her head!

That's invaluable - glad your filly has him!

GBBob 03-30-2009 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianwspencer
I have no idea how tall he actually is, but Eddie Perez always looks super tiny here in Chicago.

He looks like Sponge Bob...Square

Coach Pants 03-30-2009 11:40 AM

All I can say is ELL OH ELL

The Indomitable DrugS 03-30-2009 12:31 PM

I was expecting someone to start a Smallest Handicapper thread and post a pic of BTW.

freddymo 03-30-2009 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS
I was expecting someone to start a Smallest Handicapper thread and post a pic of BTW.

Apparently you must love the big time of Erie and PID??

The Indomitable DrugS 03-30-2009 01:43 PM

I'm 6'3" Freddy...

You won't see my pic appear until a thread is started titled 'Worlds Prettiest Handicapper'

santana 03-30-2009 03:06 PM

If i remember correctly...Robert Woodhouse was pretty small....maybe Andy might know.

Cannon Shell 03-30-2009 07:32 PM

Richard Privatera actually wanted to fight me one time while he was riding in NY. Seriously.

HaloWishingwell 03-30-2009 07:44 PM

I wonder while given a leg up if he's ever been completely thrown over a horse

-BT- 03-30-2009 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
Richard Privatera actually wanted to fight me one time while he was riding in NY. Seriously.


and i thought this thread couldn't get any funnier


-bt-


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