Career
He began his riding career in his native country in 2004, becoming the leading apprentice jockey in 2005. Saez moved to the United States in February, 2006, and almost instantly became Delaware Park Racetrack"s leading jockey that same year. 2008
Gabriel rode Eight Belles in the 2008 Kentucky Derby and came under sharp criticism when Eight Belles was euthanized after she"d crossed the finish line, a very game second to Big Brown.
In cool-down, she collapsed due to fractures in both front ankles.
In a letter to the Kentucky Racing Authority, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals claimed that the horse was "doubtlessly" injured during the race, and therefore Saez bore some responsibility for the injury and euthanization.. If this horse had anything going on with her at the time, she didn"t know lieutenant
If the horse never had a clue, there"s no way the jockey could have had a clue."
The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority did not find any evidence of wrongdoing by Saez. 2009
Saez entered the 2009 Kentucky Derby aboard prerace favorite Friesan Fire and finished 18th.
At the 2009 Preakness Stakes, Saez again jockeyed Friesan Fire, and finished 10th.
Year-end charts.