Page 47 - Speedhorse October 2018

He gave a good name to Quarter Horse racing.”
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS OF RICKY RAMIREZ
Ricky Ramirez has started in 6,575 AQHA races and has 1,136 wins. Some of his top victories include
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Horse
2011
Los Alamitos Super Derby-G1
Miss Racy Jess
2012
Heritage Place Futurity-G1
BP Cartels Alibi
2013
Rainbow Futurity-G1
Ms First Prize Rose
2014
Texas Classic Futurity-G1
Torts On Fire
2015
Texas Classic Derby-G1
Bodacious Eagle
2015
Rainbow Futurity-G1
Tres Friends
2015
Texas Classic Futurity-G1
Tres Friends
2016
Texas Classic Futurity-G1
High Plains Perry
2017
Heritage Place Derby-G2
Hold Air Hostage
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“It shows that
your hard work is recognized: getting out to the racetrack every morning, getting on these horses and working hard, and setting an example for the younger riders ... I’m very excited and blessed and honored to receive this award.”
Ramirez received a specially designed signed and numbered limited edition bronze statue of Sam Thompson and Champion Corona Kool by artist Linda Manion.
Ricky Ramirez in the winner’s circle receiving the 2018 Sam Thompson Memorial Jockey award with his wife Alejandra, daughter Samantha, son Ricky Jr., and parents Silvia and Hector Ramirez, as well as G.R. Carter Jr., John and Susan Bachelor, Cathy and Sam Thompson Sr., Terry Meyocks and John Beech.
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