Suraj Narredu
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.[2] Till date, he has more than 1300 winners in his kitty, Also won the Young Achievers 2010 Award by Brigade Group & Rotary Bangalore Midtown.[3]
Career wins
Derbies and Invitation Cup 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 |
Deccan colts (GR 3) |
"Desert God" |
Classic Wins
| 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 |
Calcuttta Fillies Trial St |
Sanskara |
| 2005 |
K R O Mysore 1000 Guineas (Gr III) |
Bratz |
| 2005 |
Calcuttta 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" |
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