Miguel Mena
Miguel Mena (born November 6, 1986 in Lima, Peru) is a jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing who has been competing in the United States since 2003.[1] He is from a Peruvian family involved in horse racing. His father Jose is a retired jockey.
| Miguel Mena | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | November 6, 1986 Lima, Peru |
| Career wins | 1,275 (as at 04/12/13) |
| Major racing wins | |
| Fayette Stakes (2007) Matt Winn Stakes (2007) Iowa Derby (2008) Sugar Bowl Stakes (2008) Bashford Manor Stakes (2009) Derby Trial Stakes (2009) Sanford Stakes (2009) Mineshaft Handicap (2010) Silverbulletday Stakes (2010) Sorority Stakes (2010) Test Stakes (2010) Tiffany Lass Stakes (2010) Cornhusker Handicap (2011) Stephen Foster Handicap (2011, 2020) Golden Rod Stakes (2012) Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (2012) River City Handicap (2012) Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap (2012) Iroquois Stakes (2012) Colonel E.R. Bradley Handicap (2012) Hal's Hope Stakes (2013) Chicago Handicap (2013) Louisiana Derby (2015) West Virginia Governor's Stakes (2016) | |
| Racing awards | |
| Leading rider at Ellis Park (2006) Leading rider at Presque Isle Downs (2007) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Backtalk, Champagne d'Oro, Pool Play, Uncaptured | |
He is currently married and lives in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife and children.
Year-end charts
| Chart (2007–present) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2007 | 37 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2008 | 33 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2009 | 44 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2010 | 48 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2011 | 55 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2012 | 33 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2013 | 34 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2014 | 49 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2015 | 57 |
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