Smallest Jockey

[DerbyCat]

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!