Chapter 7

In chapter 7 of Raíces: The Making of Latino Legacies in Racing, we hear stories of champions and record setters alongside stories of those whose hard work and dedication drive the sport and chronicle its history. Figures in this chapter include Víctor Espinoza, the unforgettable Mexicanjockey whose partnership with American Pharoah makes them both household names in theracing world; Maria Carolina Lobo, a lawyer from Brazil who transformed her career to become a key figure in international racing operations; Héctor Soler, the first Puerto Rican to hold the role of head starter at a major U.S. racetrack; racing photographers Silvio Gonzalez, Carlos “Manchego” Calo, and Miguel Espinoza; and journalists and broadcasters Juan Carlos Feijoó Gonzalez and Roberto Rodríguez.