Smallest Jockey

DerbyCat · #1 03-29-2009, 02:02 PM

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 · #2 03-29-2009, 02:05 PM

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

Sightseek · #3 03-29-2009, 02:05 PM

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

Honu · #4 03-29-2009, 02:11 PM

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

DerbyCat · #5 03-29-2009, 02:11 PM

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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 · #6 03-29-2009, 02:14 PM

Whiplash. 6lbs of pure badass

brianwspencer · #7 03-29-2009, 02:30 PM

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

Indian Charlie · #8 03-29-2009, 02:49 PM

I've always wondered.

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

sumitas · #9 03-29-2009, 03:02 PM

Jorge Chavez is the smallest i ever saw .

MISTERGEE · #10 03-29-2009, 03:11 PM

I second the motion on Klinke, nickname was the colonel

Riot · #11 03-30-2009, 12:03 PM

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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 · #12 03-30-2009, 12:06 PM

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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

#13 03-30-2009, 12:40 PM

All I can say is ELL OH ELL

The Indomitable DrugS · #14 03-30-2009, 01:31 PM

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

freddymo · #15 03-30-2009, 02:40 PM

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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 · #16 03-30-2009, 02:43 PM

I'm 6'3" Freddy...

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

santana · #17 03-30-2009, 04:06 PM

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

Cannon Shell · #18 03-30-2009, 08:32 PM

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

HaloWishingwell · #19 03-30-2009, 08:44 PM

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

-BT- · #20 03-30-2009, 08:51 PM

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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-