Chris McCarron - Hall of Fame Jockey

I’m not a huge horse racing fan. I actually wrote to Mr. McCarron because one of my students loved horses. I knew he was a good jockey but I didn’t realize how good. He has ridden in over 34,000 races and has won over 7,000. That means that he has won over 20% of his races. I think this is a phenomenal number. He sent a short note on an index card as well as a signed picture. In the letter he said, “To the students, In pursuit of your reams, never say die, and always expect a BEST EFFORT from yourself. Chris McCarron”