Suraj Narredu
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | India |
| Born | 7 February 1985 |
| Residence | Bangalore |
| Sport | |
| Country | India |
| Sport | Horse racing |
| Updated on 15 June 2017. | |
Suraj Narredu (born 7 February 1985) is an Indian jockey. He started riding at the BARI riding school in Bangalore at the age of 12. This school has produced top Indian jockeys like Y. S. Srinath and K.P.G. Appu. His father and uncle did not approve of his getting into the game, probably because they knew how fickle this sport can be but nevertheless, Suraj decided to go ahead and become a jockey as a teenager.[1]
Narredu is a big fan of Italian jockey Frankie Dettori. Dettori's 'Magnificent 7' tape where he won the entire race card at Royal Ascot racecourse in 1996 is the most inspiring moment for Suraj. Apart from being one of India's youngest jockey to notch up a 1000-winners, Suraj also wants to emulate Dettori's race card.[1] By 2010 he had more than 1400 winners in his kitty, and also won the Young Achievers 2010 Award by Brigade Group & Rotary Bangalore Midtown.[2]
Career wins
| Year | Race | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Poonawalla Mysore Derby (Gr I) | Psychic Strength |
| 2006 | Poonawalla Mysore Derby (Gr I) | Super Speed |
| 2010 | Vaishnavi North India Derby (Gr III) | Sprint Star |
| 2010 | Vandrevala Foundation Indian Turf Invitation Cup (Gr I) | Becket |
| 2014 | Golconda Derby Hyderabad 2014(Gr 1) | Roses In Bloom |
| 2015 | Indian Derby 2015(Gr 1) | Be Safe |
| 2015 | Deccan colts (GR 3) | Desert God |
| Year | Race | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Vijay Textiles Golconda 2000 Guineas (Gr III) | Coral Gables |
| 2004 | Golconda Oaks (Gr III) | Annapolis |
| 2005 | Deccan Bookmakers Association Fillies Trial St | Da Vinci Rose |
| 2005 | Calcutta Fillies Trial St | Sanskara |
| 2005 | K R O Mysore 1000 Guineas (Gr III) | Bratz |
| 2005 | Calcutta Derby Trial St | Sanskara |
| 2005 | Golconda 1000 Guineas (Gr II) | Bratz |
| 2007 | Golconda 1000 Guineas (Gr II) | Ruby Queen |
| 2008 | Golconda Oaks (Gr II) | Ruby Queen |
| 2008 | Deccan Bookmakers Association Colts Trial St | Succeeding Star |
| 2008 | Calcutta Fillies Trial St 2008 | Safari |
| 2009 | Calcutta 1000 Guineas 08-09 Gr III | Safari |
| 2009 | Calcutta Colts Trial St 2009 | Credit Squeeze |
| 2009 | Fernhill's Palace Bangalore 1000 Guineas Gr II | Youre So Beautiful |
| 2009 | Harvins Bangalore 2000 Guineas Gr II | Sprint Star |
| 2010 | Vijay Golconda Derby Stakes 2010 Gr I | Arabian Prince |
| 2010 | HDIL Colts Trial St (Gr I) | Sun Kingdom |
| 2011 | Arlington Heights (Gr III) | Invisible Star |
| 2014 | Golconda Derby Hyderabad (Gr 1) | Roses In Bloom |
| 2015 | Indian Derby | Be Safe |
| 2016 | Calcutta 2000 Guineas | Whomakestherules[3] |
References
- 1 2 "Suraj Narredu: Carrying on the Narredu Legacy". Racing World. XI (1). September 2013. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013.
- ↑ "Young Achievers". Brigade Group & Rotary Bangalore Midtown. 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ↑ "Whomakestherules triumphs". The Telegraph. Calcutta. 4 December 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2018.