Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted January 24 Journalists Share Posted January 24 Riding professionally since late 2023, Erik Asmussen took home the Eclipse as the nation's leading apprentice in 2024. The young rider collected his first jockey's title at the Grand Prairie, Texas track where he topped the standings with 48 wins. In his early twenties, Erik is the younger brother of fellow Oaklawn-based rider Keith J. Asmussen, but lest we forget that their father Steve rode and so did their grandfather Keith. Cash Asmussen had a celebrated career himself during the 1980s and 1990s, which included being named a five-time champion in France. Riding professionally since November 2023, Erik posted his first career win Jan. 5, 2024 at Sam Houston Race Park where he finished the meet in the colony's top 10. Erik earned Jockey of the Week honors in early July after he won three stakes races in a row at Lone Star Park on closing weekend last summer. “I just wanted to get away as smoothly as possible,” said Asmussen about one his winners. “I've been getting on the horse in the mornings and I knew he was more than capable.”Primarily in the irons for his father Steve–the all-time winningest trainer in the history of North American Thoroughbred racing–Erik also got his picture taken at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Ellis Park and Churchill Downs in 2024. The post Erik Asmussen Does Family Proud, Named Outstanding Apprentice appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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