Suraj Narredu

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Suraj Narredu
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Citizenship India
Born (1985-02-07) 7 February 1985 (age 40)
Bangalore
Sport
CountryIndia
Sport Horse racing
Updated on 15 June 2017

Suraj Narredu (born 7th February, 1985) is an Indian flat racing jockey, widely regarded[ by whom? ] as one of the most successful and accomplished riders in Indian horse racing history. Known for his exceptional consistency, tactical riding style, and international experience, Narredu has accumulated over 2400 career wins, including numerous Group races and Indian Classic victories. He is also one of the youngest jockeys to have reached 1000 career wins, achieving the feat at the age of 25. Narredu has also represented Indian racing on the international stage, riding in multiple countries including Australia, the United States, France, Dubai, Macau, Malaysia, and Mauritius.

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Early Life and Career

Suraj Narredu began his professional journey in horse racing when he received his apprentice jockey's license in July 2002. A prodigious talent, he was crowned Champion Apprentice Jockey during the 2003–04 Bangalore Winter Meeting. He is a second-generation jockey, following in the footsteps of his father, Satish Narredu, a prominent figure in Indian racing. By his mid-twenties, Suraj had already made a mark on the national stage, becoming the youngest Indian jockey to ride 1000 winners.

Career Achievements

Over the course of his career, Suraj Narredu has secured more than 2400 wins, including 110 Indian Classic victories and over 250 Group races. His 100th Classic win was with Long Lease in the Calcutta Oaks. He has partnered some of the greatest Indian champions to Classic victories including Be Safe, Quasar and Star Superior to name a few from his long list of Champion partners. His accomplishments span India’s premier racing events, and he has been Champion Jockey at 27 different racing meetings across the country. Some of his most prestigious victories include: 4 Indian Derby wins, including a rare streak of 3 consecutive wins, 2 Invitation Cup titles, Indian 1000 and 2000 Guineas, and St. Leger titles. He has been recognized as the Champion Jockey of the Year for four consecutive years (2020–2023), a testament to his enduring excellence in the sport.

International Career

Driven by a desire to challenge himself in diverse racing environments, Narredu has ridden and won races across the globe. He has held jockey licenses in Australia, [1] France, Dubai and Macau.

He has also won races in Malaysia, Mauritius, the United States, and Macau, adding global acclaim to his already illustrious domestic career. One of his notable international achievements was his Group 2 victory in Macau in 2014, underscoring his ability to compete among elite jockeys worldwide. In 2016, he won the Asian Racing Federation Trophy, held in Mumbai. The event attracted top officials and participants from across Asia, further elevating his profile on the international stage.

Riding Style and Reputation

Suraj Narredu is widely respected for his composed riding style, strong finishing instinct, and strategic race positioning. His ability to deliver under pressure has made him the preferred rider for top owners and trainers across India and abroad.

Legacy

With a career spanning over two decades, Suraj Narredu continues to be a dominant force in Indian horse racing. With his ongoing success and ambition to "take his vocation to higher and better levels," Narredu continues to inspire emerging jockeys in India and beyond.

Career

Classic Wins
YearRaceHorse
2003Vijay Textiles Golconda 2000 Guineas (Gr III)Coral Gables
2004Golconda Oaks (Gr III)Annapolis
2005Deccan Bookmakers Association Fillies Trial StDa Vinci Rose
2005Calcutta Fillies Trial StSanskara
2005K R O A Mysore 1000 Guineas (Gr III)Bratz
2005Calcutta Derby Trial StSanskara
2005Golconda 1000 Guineas (Gr II)Bratz
2005Poonawalla Mysore Derby (Gr I)Psychic Strength
2006Poonawalla Mysore Derby (Gr I)Super Speed
2007Golconda 1000 Guineas (Gr II)Ruby Queen
2008Golconda Oaks (Gr II)Ruby Queen
2008Deccan Bookmakers Association Colts Trial StSucceeding Star
2008Calcutta Fillies Trial St 2008Safari
2009Calcutta 1000 Guineas 08-09 Gr IIISafari
2009Calcutta Colts Trial St 2009Credit Squeeze
2009Fernhill's Palace Bangalore 1000 Guineas Gr IIYou're So Beautiful
2009Harvins Bangalore 2000 Guineas Gr IISprint Star
2010Vijay Textiles Golconda Derby Stakes 2010 Gr IArabian Prince
2010Vandrevala Foundation Indian Turf Invitation Cup (Gr I)Becket
2010HDIL Colts Trial St (Gr I)Sun Kingdom
2010HDIL Bangalore 2000 Guineas (Gr II)Sun Kingdom
2011Arlington Heights (Gr III)Invisible Star
2011Nanoli Stud Pune Derby (Gr I)Hills and Stars
2011Nanoli Stud Pune Derby (Gr I)Hills and Stars
2012Calcutta Fillies Trial StSilverina
2012Mysore 2000 Guineas (Gr III)Super Storm
2012Abaran Bangalore 2000 Guineas (Gr II)Wind Stream
2014Deccan Bookmakers Golconda Derby Stakes (Gr I)Roses in Bloom
2014Colts Championship St (Gr I)Be Safe
2014Kingfisher Derby Bangalore (Gr I)Be Safe
2014Deccan Bookmakers Fillies Championship (Gr III)Godspeed
2014Nanoli Stud Pune Derby (Gr I)Quasar
2014Calcutta 2000 Guineas (Gr II)Quasar
2014New Hope Indian 1000 Guineas (Gr I)Godspeed
2014ABV Nucleus 2000 Guineas (Gr I)Be Safe
2015Eveready Calcutta Derby St (Gr I)Quasar
2015Deccan Bookmakers Golconda Derby Stakes (Gr I)Quasar
2015McDowell Signature Indian Derby (Gr I)Be Safe
2015Deccan Colts Championship (Gr III)Desert God
2015Golconda 1000 Guineas (Gr II)Intelligence
2016Calcutta Fillies Trial StDysomnia
2016Calcutta Monsoon Derby (Gr II)Whomakestherules
2016Calcutta 1000 Guineas (Gr III)Silver Beauty
2016Calcutta 2000 Guineas (Gr II)Whomakestherules
2016Bangalore 2000 Guineas (Gr II)Battalion
2016Calcutta Oaks (Gr III)Silver Beauty
2016South India 1000 Guineas (Gr III)Aika Aika Aika
2017Calcutta Fillies Trial StakesWindsor Forest
2017Jayachamraja Wadiyar Golf Club Mysore 2000 Guineas (Gr II)Castlebridge
2017Kingfisher Ultra Pune Derby (Gr I)Lady in Lace
2017Mysore Derby (Gr I)Castlebridge
2017Golconda St Leger (Gr II)Salazaar
2017Golconda 1000 Guineas (Gr II)Lady in Lace
2017Spartan Poker Indian 1000 Guineas (Gr I)Lady in Lace
2017South India 2000 Guineas (Gr I)Tutankhamun
2018Golconda Oaks (Gr II)Nanhipari
2018Calcutta Derby St (Gr I)Aggregated
2018Deccan Bookmakers Fillies Championship St (Gr III)Realmsoffantasy
2018Deccan Bookmakers Colts Championship St (Gr III)Star Superior
2018Deccan Derby (Gr I)Star Superior
2018Calcutta Oaks (Gr II)Oriana
2019Kingfisher Ultra Indian Derby (Gr I)Star Superior
2019Calcutta St Leger (Gr III)Shivansh
2019Raghulal Mysore 1000 Guineas (Gr III)Cosmic Ray
2019Jayachamraja Wadiyar Golf Club Mysore 2000 Guineas (Gr III)Northern Alliance
2019Calcutta 1000 Guineas (Gr III)Izzy
2019The Golconda 1000 Guineas (Gr.2)Paso Robles
2019Bangalore 2000 Guineas (Gr.2)War Hammer
2020The Golconda Oaks (Gr.2)Paso Robles
2020The South India Derby Stakes (Gr.1)Sir Supremo
2020The Indian Champion Cup (Gr.1)Star Superior
2020Bangalore Derby (Gr.1)War Hammer
2020The Kingfisher Ultra Indian Derby (Gr.1)War Hammer
2020The South India 1000 Guineas (Gr.2)Born Queen
2020Calcutta 2000 Guineas (Gr.2)Black Pearl
2020Banglore St. Leger (Gr.2)Cosmos
2020Bangalore 2000 Guineas (Gr.2)Lagarde
2021The South India St. Leger (Gr.2)Cosmos
2021The South India Oaks (Gr.2)Born Queen
2021The Indian 2000 Guineas (Gr.1)Lagarde
2021The South India Derby Stakes (Gr.1)Born Queen
2021Calcutta Derby Stakes (Gr.1)Black Pearl
2021The HRC Golconda 2000 Guineas (Gr.2)Ashwa Bravo
2021The Indian Champion Cup (Gr.1)Psychic Force
2021The Kingfisher Ultra Indian Derby (Gr.1)Immortality

References

  1. "Champion Indian jockey set for Victorian stint" . Retrieved 28 July 2023.

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