in rio de janeiro horse racing has thrived since the creation of the jockey club in 1932 - it is either an amazing coincidence or the greatness of brazilian breeding, but one of most successful jockeys in the history of horse racing was born in rio de janeiro, along with one of the most successful horse's.
jorge ricardo was born in rio de janeiro, and has won over 11,000 races in his career as a jockey - currently living in argentina he holds the brazilian record for winning 477 races in one year alone.
glória de campeăo is the horse, also born in brazil, who recieved the most money of any horse in brazilian history, winning $10 million dollars at the dubai open, and earning another 12 million in endorsements.
