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The Italian rider, who arrived in April, leads all jockeys with four stakes victories through the first five days of the Classic Meet.

Eight months after arriving in the U.S. via Dubai, Italian jockey Antonio Fresu has solidified his position as a top jockey in California.

Less than six months riding in the U.S., Antonio Fresu won his first graded race in North America on Chatalas in the Chandelier (G1).

Jockey Antonio Fresu received a total of 32 days of suspensions for HISA riding crop violations while at Del Mar.

Jockey Antonio Fresu, second in the Del Mar rider standings, has been suspended 16 days for violating HISA riding crop rules.

Fresu is a veteran jockey with years of racing overseas under his belt. So a run like this one is special, but not new to him.

Jockey agent Craig O'Bryan was lured out of retirement in 2020 and is riding high with Del Mar's leading rider, Juan Hernandez.

After years in Europe and Dubai, the Italian has seized the chance to ride – and win – in Southern California.

Antonio Fresu is one of the new kids in the Del Mar jockey’s room. He’s also one of the most accomplished. He’s only been in the United States for a short time and has already established himself as a reliable rider with good instincts.

Article by Laura King: Top UAE-based rider is following in the footsteps of several European colleagues by relocating to southern California for the summer months. Antonio Fresu speaks to Laura King about his ambitious move