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Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Bio: Gaffalione made his Derby debut on Patch. According to America's Best Racing, he has won $3,785,104 in 2017 and $16,648,217 over his career. According to the Thoroughbred Daily News, he is a third-generation jockey. His father is Steve Gaffalione and his grandfather went by the name Bobby Gaffglione. “My dad taught me to have a good work ethic,” Gaffalione told America's Best Racing. “He would say, ‘Whatever you do make sure you’re committed all the way. Have a good attitude, don’t get too cocky, try to stay level headed.’ Really, everything I am is because of him. He was always there for me and always supported me 100%. He is so supportive. He calls me after every day of racing. We talk on the phone for hours and go over replays. He is my No. 1 fan and I can never thank him enough for all the love and support he has given me. He is a great father, a great friend, a great mentor.” It is a story that sounds like a movie as Gaffalione makes his Derby debut on a horse with impeded vision. (Getty)
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