World All-Star Jockeys Challenge

The French Connection: How Jockey Mickaelle Michel Is Making Her Mark In The U.S.

Only one week removed from Hollie Doyle's barrier-breaking success in the G1 Prix de Diane, another young female jockey with French connections has landed in the United States to try her luck. Mickaelle Michel's journey with horses started as many young horse girls do. "From my younger age, I loved horses," the 26-year-old said. "When I was 14, I knew I would like to work with them but I didn't know exactly which job. So I checked the internet and found a jockey school close to my house. I said,...

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