American Pharoah Jockey Victor Espinoza Donates Belmont Stakes Money to Charity

*Victor Espinoza was born in Tulancingo, Hidalgo, Mexico. He won his first horse race in the Hipódromo de las Américas in Mexico City in 1992. His donation will benefit a cancer treatment center in California. VL


Bleacher-Report-LogoBy Kyle Newport, Bleacher Report

After American Pharoah captured the Triple Crown by winning the 2015 Belmont Stakes on Saturday, the horse’s jockey, Victor Espinoza, and trainer are putting their winnings to good use. [pullquote][tweet_dis]Amrican Pharoah jockey, Victor Espinoza, will donate his winnings to cancer treatment center City of Hope.[/tweet_dis][/pullquote]

According to Steve Myrick of the Courier-Journal, Bob and Jill Baffert and Espinoza will be donating their prize money from the Belmont Stakes.

By donating their winnings, Espinoza and Baffert are making sure the money goes to a worthy cause that will help other people and horses.

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