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Suraj Narredu

Personal information
Citizenship	India
Born	(1985-02-07) 7 February 1985 (age 40) Bangalore
Residence	Bangalore
Sport
Country	India
Sport	Horse racing
Updated on 15 June 2017.

Suraj Narredu was born on February 7, 1985. He is a famous Indian jockey who rides horses in flat races. Many people think he is one of the best and most successful jockeys in Indian horse racing history.

Suraj is known for being very consistent and smart in his riding. He has won over 2400 races in his career. This includes many important "Group races" and "Indian Classic" races. He was also one of the youngest jockeys to win 1000 races, reaching that goal when he was just 25 years old. Suraj has also raced in many other countries, like Australia, the United States, France, and Dubai.

Suraj's Early Life and Start in Racing

Suraj Narredu started his professional horse racing journey in July 2002. This is when he got his license to be an apprentice jockey. An apprentice jockey is a new rider who is still learning. He was very talented from the start.

In the 2003–04 Bangalore Winter Meeting, he was named the Champion Apprentice Jockey. Suraj comes from a family of jockeys. His father, Satish Narredu, was also a well-known person in Indian horse racing. By the time Suraj was in his mid-twenties, he had already become the youngest Indian jockey to win 1000 races.

Amazing Career Wins

Suraj Narredu has achieved a lot in his career. He has won more than 2400 races in total. This includes 110 "Indian Classic" victories. Classic races are some of the most important races for young horses. He has also won over 250 "Group races," which are also very high-level competitions.

His 100th Classic win was with a horse named Long Lease in the Calcutta Oaks race. Suraj has ridden some of India's greatest champion horses to victory. Some of these famous horses include Be Safe, Quasar, and Star Superior.

He has been the Champion Jockey at 27 different racing events across India. This shows how good he is all over the country. Some of his biggest wins include:

• Winning the Indian Derby four times. He even won it three times in a row, which is very rare!
• Winning the Invitation Cup twice.
• Winning the Indian 1000 and 2000 Guineas races.
• Winning the St. Leger titles.

Suraj was named the Champion Jockey of the Year for four years in a row, from 2020 to 2023. This proves he is one of the best in the sport.

Racing Around the World

Suraj Narredu wanted to test his skills in different racing environments. So, he has ridden and won races in many countries around the world. He has held jockey licenses in Australia, France, Dubai, and Macau.

He has also won races in Malaysia, Mauritius, and the United States. These wins have made him famous not just in India, but globally. One of his most notable international wins was a "Group 2" victory in Macau in 2014. This showed he could compete with top jockeys from anywhere. In 2016, he won the Asian Racing Federation Trophy in Mumbai. This event brought together important people from horse racing across Asia.

Suraj's Riding Style

People in horse racing respect Suraj Narredu for his calm riding style. He is known for his strong finishes and for placing his horse in the best position during a race. He performs well under pressure. Because of this, top horse owners and trainers in India and other countries often choose him to ride their horses.

Suraj's Impact on Horse Racing

Suraj Narredu has been racing for over twenty years. He is still a very strong force in Indian horse racing. He continues to win and wants to "take his vocation to higher and better levels." His success and dedication inspire new jockeys in India and beyond.

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