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	» Edgar Prado 2006 Venezia Awardee - Horse Racing News 2007 Kentucky Derby & Triple Crown Picks
		Jockey Edgar Prado, who led Barbaro to the win in the 2006 Kentucky Derby, won the 2006 Mike Venezia Award on Friday.
		Prado, received the honor based on the votes of fellow jockeys, turf writers and fans.
		Prado will receive his award during Belmont’s fall meet.
	www.horseracingnews.net /horse-racing-industry/edgar-prado-2006-venezia-awardee.php (297 words)

	Kentucky Derby, Interviews, ASAPSports FastScripts, Quotes, Transcript (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		EDGAR PRADO: Yes, I bring my mother a couple of times to the Derby but unfortunately we didn't get it done and she passed away this year.
		EDGAR PRADO: Well, like I said, he broke and from the beginning, he was galloping along on the back side and he was just very happy with a little hold on the bridle.
		EDGAR PRADO: Well, when I left Peru, it was very hard, and I was very young, but she never discouraged me. She told me, "Just keep trying and working hard.
	asapsports.com /equestrian/2006kderby/050606EP.html (3628 words)

	Edgar Prado gets win #5000
		Edgar Prado, Gulfstream Park's jockey champion two years ago and perennially among the local leading riders in recent seasons, rode his 5,000th career victory in Saturday's Grade 3 Swale Stakes, the co-featured event for 3-year-olds one race after the Grade 1 Florida Derby.
		Prado, the leading rider in the nation for three straight years from 1997- 99, began his career in Peru in 1984 before coming to the United States in 1986.
		Among Prado's career highlights are a win in the 2002 Belmont Stakes aboard Sarava at 70-1 and a triumph earlier that year in the Florida Derby astride Harlan's Holiday.
	www.horse-races.net /library/prado5000.htm (559 words)

	Go Horse Betting - Edgar Prado: a work of art in the saddle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Prado is a calculated customer on the track, though, fighting for every inch in every race no matter the quality of horse he's riding.
		Prado, married and the father of three children, is the second youngest of 12 kids.
		Prado arrived in Miami in 1986, then moved to Pimlico in Maryland, where he won 14 riding titles in the 1990s and was the nation's leading rider in victories from 1997-99.
	www.gohorsebetting.com /articles/2006/may/20060516-8.php (1093 words)

	Sports: Success without the fame
		Edgar Prado may not be the most well-known jockey, but his triumphs are undeniable.
		Prado's chance to ride into history as a Kentucky Debry winner on Saturday will depend on whether he can wrangle Peace Rules, the second, somewhat overshadowed slugger in Bobby Frankel's stable, to his third consecutive victory.
		Prado is no braggart, but he's intensely proud of a career that started as a poorly paid teenage jockey in Peru and saw him win more than $18-million last year.
	www.sptimes.com /2003/05/02/news_pf/Sports/Success_without_the_f.shtml (801 words)

	USATODAY.com - Prado's perseverance pays off as he guides Barbaro's potential (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Prado, the youngest boy, watched his mother's unbowed approach as she cared for her eight sons and three daughters.
		Prado's wife, a neighbor of his in Peru, sees in her husband the same resilience his parents possessed during their hard times.
		Prado achieved legendary status in Maryland, which hosts the Preakness at Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course and is a fertile ground for developing jockeys, including such standouts as Chris McCarron and Kent Desormeaux.
	usatoday.com /sports/horses/triple/preakness/2006-05-16-prado_x.htm?... (1575 words)

	Edgar Prado - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Edgar Prado (born June 10, 1967, in Lima, Peru) is a Thoroughbred race horse jockey.
		Prado was visibly shaken, declining comment, but by all accounts his fast action on the track no doubt contributed to saving the colt's life.
		Edgar Prado had not won a Breeders Cup race until 2005, when he won two, riding Folklore to victory in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies and Silver Train in the Breeders' Cup Sprint.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Edgar_Prado (374 words)

	Barbaro progressing nicely; Prado visits - Boston.com
		Edgar Prado saw Barbaro for the first time since the Preakness break down, stopping by his stall in the intensive care unit for a 10-minute visit.
		Prado has been asked time and again to replay the start of the Preakness, especially when Barbaro broke early from the gate and was reloaded for the official start.
		Prado said he checked out the horse, as did a vet at the track, "and he was jogging fine.
	www.boston.com /sports/other_sports/horse_racing/articles/2006/05/30/barbaro_progressing_well_prado_visits (968 words)

	Texas Horsemen's Partnership Home Page
		Prado finished behind Jose Santos and Shane Sellers in the last of four races, but edged Sellers for the overall title by placing third in a photo finish.
		Prado, who does most of his riding in New York and Florida, claimed the $25,000 first prize and a trophy named for Laffit Pincay Jr., the winningest jockey ever.
		Prado got on the board with a second-place showing in the second of the four races, a claiming race on the turf, then took the lead by winning the third race aboard a 14-1 colt in an allowance contest.
	www.texashorsemen.com /news/news_Prado.asp (692 words)

	First Derby win for Prado is special - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
		Prado, who denied the nation a pair of Triple Crown winners, waved his arms and cheered on the crowd after winning the 132nd Kentucky Derby aboard Barbaro on Saturday.
		Prado dedicated the race to his late mother, Zenaida, who spurred her son to leave Peru as a young man and grow into one of the top jockeys in North America.
		Prado, the nation's leading rider for three consecutive years in the late 1990s, kept Barbaro focused after a slight stumble out of the starting gate.
	www.pittsburghlive.com /x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_451377.html (548 words)

	ESPN.com - GEN - Edgar Prado: a work of art in the saddle
		Prado calls it "concentration." He's also humble, preferring to credit the owners, trainers and especially the horses."I'm not a very emotional person," he said.
		Although she did not attend the races often, Prado twice brought her to the Derby hoping to win.After he came through May 6, he dedicated the race to her, adding that when he crossed the finish line "the first person that came to mind was my mother.
		Prado arrived in Miami in 1986, then moved to Pimlico in Maryland, where he won 14 riding titles in the 1990s and was the nation's leading rider in victories from 1997-99.He moved to New York and began to make his mark.
	sports.espn.go.com /espn/wire?section=horse&id=2445949 (819 words)

	USATODAY.com - Prado breaks silence in wake of Barbaro's injury (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Jockey Edgar Prado, so shaken by the tragic injury that caused him to pull up Kentucky Derby champion Barbaro during the Preakness that he refused interview requests, ended his silence Wednesday morning to express regret about what occurred.
		Prado doubts that was the case and said he took every precaution.
		Prado emphasized that, even with so much at stake, he would never have knowingly jeopardized himself or the horse if he had any doubts about his mount's soundness.
	usatoday.com /sports/horses/2006-05-24-prado-barbaro-interview_x.htm (688 words)

	ESPN.com - Triple Crown 2002 - Why Prado?
		Prado so dominated that circuit he was able to lead the nation in total races won in 1997, 1998 and 1999.
		But Prado not only proved capable on the Kimmel stock, but got enough live mounts from other clients that he was able to finish second in the Saratoga standings behind Bailey.
		Prado has ridden plenty of good horses and won plenty of big races since his arrival in New York changed the direction of his career, but Harlan's Holiday is his first regular mount on a nationally prominent star.
	espn.go.com /horse/triplecrown02/s/2002/0502/1377117.html (902 words)

	New York Daily News - Sports - Prado's back & riding high (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Edgar Prado sits tall in saddle aboard Barbaro and points out he still has to thank fans in N.Y. It was easy to spot Edgar Prado yesterday at Belmont Park.
		Prado's newly found star status continued when he entered the paddock at Belmont to ride in the first race, and a crowd of about 300 gave him a loud ovation.
		Prado should know, as he was in the Belmont aboard both Sarava (2002) and Birdstone (2004), who ended the Triple Crown bids of War Emblem and Smarty Jones, respectively.
	www.nydailynews.com /sports/story/415707p-351280c.html (498 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- Jockey's thoughts still riding with Barbaro
		NEW YORK – Edgar Prado was back at work, riding in a $32,000 claiming race that was a long way from the Preakness.
		Prado, one of the nation's leading riders, returned to work at Belmont one day after the Preakness.
		Prado saw replays of the race for the first time Monday, and remains convinced Barbaro's early break from the gate had no bearing on the life-threatening injuries.
	www.signonsandiego.com /sports/20060525-1426-rac-barbaro-prado.html (591 words)

	Prado keeps Barbaro in drive, emotions in check \| The San Diego Union-Tribune
		Edgar Prado, riding Barbaro to victory at Churchill Downs, says he likes "to keep it nice and quiet" away from the track.
		It's not that Prado, a 38-year-old married father of three, is unfriendly.
		Prado, who grew up in Peru, has been a strong competitor on the New York circuit since moving here in 1999.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20060519/news_1s19preak.html (940 words)

	Keeneland Thoroughbred Horse Racing
		Prado’s quick actions in pulling Barbaro up were credited with helping to keep the colt from further damage.
		Prado had another outstanding year in 2004, winning 281 races and $18,342,106, very similar to the numbers he posted in 2003 when he won 259 races and earned $18,475,582.
		In 1997, Prado was the nation’s leading rider by number of wins, with 536, as he became only the fourth rider to win more than 500 races in a single season.
	www.keeneland.com /liveracing/biography_view.asp?ID=95 (1340 words)

	Prado Named Winner of Mike Venezia Award \| bloodhorse.com
		Jockey Edgar Prado, whose skill on the racetrack is matched by his passion to help children of New York's backstretch workers, was named the winner of the 2006 Mike Venezia Award, the New York Racing Association announced July 21.
		Prado won the award based on the votes of fellow jockeys, turf writers and an on-line vote by fans.
		I) winner, Prado is established as one of the nation's top jockeys.
	www.bloodhorse.com /rss/article.asp?id=34530 (192 words)

	NavyCompass.com
		From the time he was seven and peddling fruit on the streets of Lima, Peru, to the present, Edgar Prado is someone who refuses to be outworked.
		According to Edgar, the youngest, their home was a place that never lacked for love.
		Prado's career began to gain momentum in 1988 after he hired Steve Rushing to be his agent and unofficial English teacher.
	www.navycompass.com /word/wordview.asp?c=186120 (610 words)

	Prado plays the spoiler - The Washington Times: Sports - May 06, 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Prado is riding Sun King in tomorrow's 131st Kentucky Derby, and if the racing industry is ever going to get the Triple Crown winner it desperately wants, maybe it better let Prado win the Derby and the Preakness.
		Prado said the circumstances were not the same.
		Prado built that resume, for the most part, in Maryland, where he was the leading rider from 1991 to 1993 and again from 1996 to 1998 before moving on to the bigger leagues in New York.
	washingtontimes.com /sports/20050506-120004-6450r.htm (1062 words)

	Prado Reflects On Saratoga Riding Title - bloodhorse.com
		When Edgar Prado completed a successful meet at Belmont Park this July, he didn't take much time to reflect on the 85-win season.
		Prado topped the charts with maidens, claimers, layoffs, and first-time starters, registering a win percentage of 19.05 and finishing in the money 51.52%.
		"Edgar is a very strong rider," said trainer Nick Zito, who partnered with the jockey to win last year's Travers (gr.
	www.bloodhorse.com /viewstory.asp?id=29852 (426 words)

	Prado wins first Derby on seventh try - Kentucky Derby - MSNBC.com
		Edgar Prado, who has two Belmont wins — Sarava in 2002 and Birdstone in 2004 — has been one of the nation’s top riders the past few years.
		Prado, who has two Belmont wins — Sarava in 2002 and Birdstone in 2004 — has been one of the nation’s top riders the past few years.
		Prado arrived in the United States in 1986 and made stops in Florida, Maryland and New York.
	msnbc.msn.com /id/12666439 (511 words)

	Horse Racing News: DRF: Nobody's riding higher than Prado - at VegasInsider.com, The Leader in Sportsbook and Gaming ...
		Edgar Prado was already among Thoroughbred racing's elite jockeys by the time Pat Day, Gary Stevens, and Jerry Bailey decided to hang up their tack.
		Prado was away from his vocation for nearly two weeks, taking care of family business in his homeland.
		Prado said his one regret about the Derby was not being able to bring his mother to the winner's circle.
	www.vegasinsider.com /horse-racing/story.cfm/story/504844 (1617 words)

	Is Prado the Clint Eastwood of jockeys? - Horse Racing - MSNBC.com
		38-year-old Edgar Prado has been among the nation’s top riders for years, though it’s hard to tell by the way he acts.
		NEW YORK - Edgar Prado has been riding too long to get caught up in winning one race — even if the race happened to be the Kentucky Derby.
		May 6: Watch as jockey Edgar Prado rides Michael Matz-trained horse to an easy victory in the 132nd running of the Kentucky Derby.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/12596502 (1018 words)

	AP Wire \| 07/21/2006 \| Edgar Prado wins Venezia Award
		Prado, who led Barbaro to the win in the Kentucky Derby, received the honor based on the votes of fellow jockeys, turf writers and fans.
		In addition to his riding skill, Prado has been an active backer of "Anna's House," Belmont's day care center for the children of backstretch workers.
		Prado will receive his award during Belmont's fall meet.
	www.kentucky.com /mld/kentucky/news/state/15094942.htm (146 words)

	Thoroughbred Times: Today's News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		While the debate of the best Belmont Stakes (G1) horse in 2006 will rage until the conclusion of the $1-million race, there can be little dispute that Edgar Prado enters as the most accomplished rider in the 1 ½-mile classic.
		Prado earned the first Kentucky Derby (G1) victory of his career this year aboard Barbaro.
		While Prado has won the race twice, the rest of the jockeys in this year's field have a combined one win from 25 mounts.
	www.thoroughbredtimes.com /todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64339&subsec=2 (409 words)

	Edgar Prado: a Work of Art in the Saddle
		Monday, May 15, 2006; 7:26 PM NEW YORK -- Edgar Prado has been riding too long to get caught up in winning one race _ even if the race happened to be the Kentucky Derby.
		Despite the biggest victory of his career, Prado apologized for spoiling Smarty's Triple try, saying he was only doing his job.
		With more than 5,600 victories during his career, Prado would like to add a first Preakness win to his resume.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/15/AR2006051500882_pf.html (917 words)

	Barbaro runs away from Kentucky Derby field, receives hero's welcome from trainer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Prado is one of the country?s best riders but he?d had no luck in six Derby tries until yesterday.
		Given a masterful ride by Prado, Barbaro beat a full field of 20 3-year-olds -- considered one of the toughest in years.
		After the horse righted himself after the stumble, Prado said, "I was very confident and it was just a matter of time when I could turn him loose.
	www.post-gazette.com /pg/06127/688229-139.stm (963 words)

	2006 Kentucky Derby Results
		Keyed Entry was done on the midpoint of the far turn, having set the pace for seven furlongs, and at this point Edgar Prado, who had sat chilly on Barbaro the whole way, finally asked him for his run.
		Edgar Prado and Barbaro on the turf course prior to entering the winner's circle.
		Prado said, "He stumbled a little bit coming out of the gate, but he recovered right away.
	www.horse-races.net /library/derby06-results.htm (932 words)

	USATODAY.com - Sweet victory for veteran jockey Prado (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		By Kathy Willens, AP Edgar Prado shows a little love to Sarava after pulling off the biggest upset in Belmont Stakes history.
		Prado, who turns 35 next Thursday, had 536 wins in 1997, 470 the next year and 402 in 1999, each time leading the nation.
		From the outside of the 12-horse field, he broke alertly and settled into fifth place, at the back of the lead back in the 1 1/2-mile race.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/horses/2002triplecrown/2002-06-08-prado.htm (491 words)

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