Kendrick Carmouche to Be 1st Black Jockey at Kentucky Derby Since 2013
Charlie Riedel/Associated Press Kendrick Carmouche is set to become the first Black jockey to ride a horse at the Kentucky Derby since 2013 with Bourbonic on Saturday. Speaking to the Associated Press, Carmouche addressed what the historic run in the first leg of the Triple Crown means for him: "As a Black rider getting to the Kentucky Derby, I hope it inspires a lot of people because my road wasn't easy to get there and I never quit. What I've been wanting all my career is to inspire people and make people know that it's not about color. It's about how successful you are in life and ho...