For most people, the horse wins the race in horse racing tournaments. But many are unaware of the truth that it is not only the horse but the jockey who is responsible for brilliant performance to win the race.

Famous jockeys are important to any horse racing competition and sports betting in your area. For example, if you know the best team of MLB, it helps you with Mlb picks today, in the same way knowing the best jockey helps you choose the best bet on horse racing.

Let's explore the top seven jockeys of all time worldwide!

#1 Russell Baze - United States

Russell Blaze is one of the famous jockeys of North American horse racing. He won more than 400 races per year for four consecutive years. Due to his accomplishments, he earned membership in the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame and the United States Racing Hall of Fame.

#2 Lester Piggott - United Kingdom

Piggott was born into a family of jockeys and horsemen, so he was eager to embrace his legacy from a very young age. At the age of 10, Lester started racing horses, and after two years, he won the first race of his career. And he became one of the youngest jockeys to ride over 100 winners in one season.

#3 Frankie Dettori – Italy

Dettori has left his mark in the world of horse riding throughout his career. He is one of the most recognised jockeys for his flying dismounts and twenty-year association with Godolphin. He has been Champion Jockey three times and has won more than 500 Group races.

#4 James McDonald – Australia

James McDonald is an outstanding jockey who has ridden more than 1700 winners. He knows how to make a perfect balance on the saddle and is a fearless tactician which helps him win many races. He makes fewer mistakes than other ridders, whether riding in a maiden or Group 1 race.

#5 Laffit Pincay, Jr – Panama

Laffit Pincay Jr learned horse racing by watching his father at the horse tracks. He had a great mind for horse racing strategies. He holds third place as the winningest flat racing jockey of all time in the world. In 1975 he was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame 1975.

#6 Sir Anthony Peter McCoy - Northern Ireland

Anthony Peter McCoy broke various records of other jockeys throughout his horse riding career. In 2002, he became the most successful jockey in National Hunt history and the same year, he rode his 270th success of the season. Also, he was the first jockey to be named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2010.

#7 John R. Velazquez - Puerto Rico

With over 6,000 winning rides, Velazquez still seeks the career Triple Crown in the USA. He has topped the prize money charts twice in America and remains consistent. Also, he has won 26 riding titles at New York tracks.

Jockey plays an important role in horse racing, and his or her tactics or strategies help with a huge win in a tournament. And all the above-mentioned jockeys are amazing and known for their best games.