Joe Talamo
Horse Jockey
Champion American horse jockey who became one of the top earners in the sport after his breakout year in 2007.
He debuted as a professional at the Louisiana Downs when he was only 16.
He was the jockey for 2009 Kentucky Derby favorite, I Want Revenge.
As a racing prodigy, his family was very supportive of his passion.
He has the talent and the youth to have the kind of career Willie Shoemaker had.