You can never Win to many races in this business.  It is the most amazing adrenaline rush you can feel.  My passion for the sport is very intense.  I try and better myself everyday by working horses in the morning, speaking to owners and trainers and practicing on an equicizer(wooden horse) in the jocks room everyday before I ride.  I also watch races from other tracks to watch different riding styles of other jockeys to see if I can pick up anything new to try.  It is a non-stop learning experience to be in this business.  I have to say I can never get bored.  Also all the fans that I meet and greet on a daily basis is also fun.  Hope to see you at the races!

"Diva Delite, Rosemary Homeister, Jr. up, in winners circle with owners Barbara Vivian and Dominic Vittese, after the 27th Running of The Grade III $175,000 Florida Oaks, Tampa Bay Downs, Oldsmar FL. 3.13.2010 Photo Credit: Tom Cooley Photography"

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