Gary Stevens
Keynote Speaker: Hall of Fame Jockey, Broadcaster for NBC & HRTV, Actor
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Gary Stevens Biography
Gary Stevens was born into a family deeply involved in the horse industry in Caldwell, Idaho. His father, Ron, a horse trainer, introduced him to horse grooming at the tender age of 8. Stevens' mother held the title of a rodeo queen, and his brother Scott followed in his father's footsteps to become a jockey. By the age of 14, Stevens already had a record of riding winners in quarter horse races at bush tracks and fairs.
Stevens kickstarted his professional career as a jockey in 1979 at the age of 16 when he rode his first thoroughbred winner, Lil Star, for his father at Les Bois Park in Idaho. He quickly climbed the ladder to become the top jockey in Washington, securing riding titles at Longacres in 1983-84. He then moved his tack to Southern California. Despite initial struggles, his career took off, leading him to win riding titles at Santa Anita four times (1986, 88, 90, 93), Hollywood summer twice (1986, 88), Del Mar twice (1987-88), Oak Tree three times (1986-87, 97), and Hollywood fall four times (1986, 88, 92, 94). In total, Stevens has over 5,000 race wins, combining his U.S. and international victories.
Stevens also made a name for himself on the Triple Crown circuit, with his victories in the Kentucky Derby beginning in 1988 aboard Winning Colors, followed by Thunder Gulch in 1995 and Silver Charm in 1997. He has won the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes three times each. Stevens also boasts ten Breeders' Cup race wins, including his first Breeders' Cup Classic aboard Mucho Macho Man in 2013, and is a nine-time winner of the Santa Anita Derby.
Knee problems have been a constant issue for Stevens throughout his career, resulting in multiple surgeries in 1995, 1997, 1998, and 1999. These issues led to his brief retirement in 1999. However, not riding proved difficult for Stevens, and he resumed his career in 2000. He later underwent knee replacement surgery in 2014.
Stevens' talent extended beyond horse racing. He took on an acting role in the acclaimed 2003 film Seabiscuit, where he played the role of George Woolf. In the same year, he was recognized as one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People. Later, he became a regular cast member on the HBO television series "Luck" in 2011. He also authored a book about his life up to that point titled "The Perfect Ride" in 2002.
In 2005, Stevens initially retired from racing and transitioned into a role as a horse racing analyst for NBC, TVG, and HRTV. However, he came out of retirement in 2013 to ride horses as a professional jockey again. In the 2013 season, Stevens won several significant races, including the Preakness Stakes and Breeders' Cup Classic. His career was again briefly interrupted by a hip replacement surgery on his left hip in late 2016. Stevens retired as a jockey for the final time in 2018 due to a neck injury.
Following his retirement, Stevens took on the role of a racing analyst for Fox Sports. He has won numerous awards in the horse racing industry, including the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award in 1996, the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey in the United States in 1998, and was inducted into the United States Racing Hall of Fame in 1997. He has often been nicknamed "The Bionic Man" due to his multiple joint replacements.
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No finish line: Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens returns to the track ...
Seven years after retiring, Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens is back to racing, hoping to win his fourth Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
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Gary Stevens beating grandfather time in comeback at age 50 ...
The saga of Gary Stevens and his resurrection as an active Hall of Fame rider takes an operatic turn Saturday when he goes postward in the Arlington Million at ...
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At Belmont Stakes, jockey Gary Stevens looking to add chapter to ...
Early Thursday morning, Gary Stevens finished another television interview, but this time he was answering the questions, not asking them. Having worked for ...
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For the Jockey Gary Stevens, the Ride's the Thing - NYTimes.com
The jockey Gary Stevens discussed his victory in the Preakness Stakes, roles in the film “Seabiscuit” and the HBO show “Luck.”
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Haskell 2013: Gary Stevens has tough day as Oxbow, Take Charge ...
Hall of Fame rider finished fourth in Haskell with Preakness winner, but pulled horse up shortly after crossing finish line.
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How much does it cost to book Gary Stevens for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Gary Stevens speak about?
Gary Stevens is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Athlete, Personal Growth and Sports. -
Who is the agent for Gary Stevens?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gary Stevens for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gary Stevens for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gary Stevens or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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