“Not Only a Serious Athlete, but Fearless Too!”: Teen Rider Worth $1,628,651 Shows off His Prowess on the Track

The equestrian community keeps on adding to its list of decorated horsemen. The traditional sport is now luring young Americans to ride their horses and compete for the most coveted titles. More than just strength, the rider-horse team also needs athleticism from the horsemen in order to finish the race. Their display captivates the audience and passes the team’s strength test only when they work well together. This year the horseracing championships have blessed its early finishers with millions in their purses.

One such teen jockey recently mounted his horse in style at a recent race creating a buzz on the internet. The fans rushed to praise the horseman who has a whopping $1,628,651 in earnings. It’s difficult to say in his situation whether it’s pure brilliance at this age or the millions to commend.

Equestrian star amazes the crowd with mounting skills

On was posted by the page AtTheRaces· If you are not familiar with gymnastics you are about to learn vault skills demonstrated by 357.9K views on the platform until it received recognition from Horse and Hound who reposted the clip with a simple caption, “Nicely done!” 

The clip was shared this Wednesday when at the Class 6 race in Lingfield Park, he finished first with Proud Fairy. Running a distance of 7f 135y, their win added another $5,765.25 to their purses. He participated in a total of five races on that day riding different horses. is emerging as a strong competitor in the races with active participation this year. Interestingly, he only made his pro debut last year and has already added  74 wins (until May) to his name.

The Berkshire-based jockey is now close to De La Sayette’s career win of 90 in 4+ yo AW events. The teen now has just five more jockeys on his way to climb to the top of the scoreboard. Just this week has competed in sixteen races so far, quite an ideal speed if one aims for the gold. Isn’t it? As he carried out the recent stunt closer to his goal showcasing his ability on the tracks fans couldn’t help but compliment his athleticism.

Equestrian teen receives admiration from the internet

Young Davies’ unwavering commitment and mastery of the horse cannot go unnoticed. Although usually, it’s his triumphs that make headlines this time the fans are gaga over his playful athletic side mid-event. One commenter complimented him saying, “Not Only a Serious Athlete, but Fearless Too!” Another wrote, “He makes it look so easy, though. It’s definitely not!” Someone with an understanding of his skillset said, “Great to a young lad who is a proper horseman as well as a very good jockey.” The horse was also jokingly praised as one commented, “Having a hissy fit! The jockey is so brave! The horse should have a second career in dressage!”

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A simple praise read, “What an athlete.” Someone’s hilarious remark went like, “He could make the pony club games team with a vault like that.” Another commenter said, “Nice jump !!” Finally, a comment ruled it out saying, “What a superstar….true professional.” While the equestrian community would see it coming and the fans watch it happen, this is only the beginning of another great jockey’s legacy.

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