Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted February 14 Journalists Share Posted February 14 Perry Ouzts has ridden in almost 54,000 races, and has won almost 7,500 of them. And at 70 years old, he's still going strong, making him one of the most enduring jockeys in history. Ouzts appears as the guest in episode three of jockey and veterinarian Dr. Ferrin Peterson's Boundless podcast, highlighting some of racing's stories of resilience and determination. “I started riding in '73,” he tells Peterson. “Me and Pat Day, we both started in '73, and in '74, Chris McCarron and Russell Baze started riding. We all had the bug together, so it was a good year for bug riders.” Asked if he had ever planned for another career-or if he was planning for a post-riding career now, Ouzts said, “I never really thought about anything else since I graduated from high school. I still get that same thrill after 50-something years. I get that same thrill when I cross the finish line. I think I've surpassed all the goals I ever set. Ever. I thought once I started riding, if I could get 20 years, it would be a good career. Then 20 years came and went, and I said, `well, maybe you can get 30 years.' That would be great. That came and went and I said, `I'm going to try for 40.' And then that came and went,” said, laughing. “Now I'm past 50 and still going. And all these years, it's never gotten old.” The video podcast is available on YouTube by clicking here, with the audio podcast available on Spotify, here; and Apple Podcasts, here. The post Perry Ouzts, the Blue-Collar Jockey, In Episode Three of Boundless Podcast 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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