Ismael 'Milo' Valenzuela - 1958

Milo won his first Kentucky Derby in 1958 on Tim Tam. Milo is one of the forefathers and trailblazers for the Hispanic and Latino Racing community. He is viewed by many as the "Jackie Robinson" of his time in his sport.

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Source: Valenzuela & Associate Press

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Race - Track - Cleveland - 1970

Winners Circle - Apolonio Valenzuela is the jockey in the middle of the winner's circle. Apolonio now lives in El Paso, Texas.

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Source: Apolonio Valenzuela

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Ismael "Milo" Valenzuela - 1968

Ismael "Milo" Valenzuela holds the trophy after winning the Kentucky Derby in 1968. Milo won his first Kentucky Derby in 1958 on Tim Tam. Milo is one of the forefathers and trailblazers for the Hispanic and Latino Racing community. He is viewed by many as the "Jackie Robinson" of his time in his sport.

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Source: Valenzuela Family & L.A. Times

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Joe & Polo Valenzuela - 1965

Joe & Polo Valenzuela in 1965 -- photograph taken in Juarez.

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Source: Apolonio Valenzuela

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