Trainers

 

Martin Valenzuela Jr.

Racing stable

I have been training horses for about 20 years. I grew up on the racetrack, from the time I was born.

My whole family had been involved in horse racing. My farther Martin Valenzuela Sr, the greatest horseman in the world in my eyes. He was a great trainer and had many good horses from Stakes winners to Claimers, he's always treated every horse the same.

My brother, Fernando Valenzuela is a jockey. He was the nation's leading apprentice in his first year. He has a great career as a journeyman as well. Fernando has ridden winners in different countries. He was the head jockey and leading rider for the Royal faimly of Saudi Arabia. He has ridden countless Stakes winners in his career.

All my uncles were famous jockeys as well. Ismael (milo), Angel, Aldino, Mario and Santiago Valenzuela and there's also my cousin Patrick Valenzuela.

As for myself, I've groomed and ridden horses since I was 7 years old. I love training race horses. They are big beautiful majestic animals but depend on their trainer to excercise, feed and take careof them. I care for my animals with only the very best.

I've been training winners for about 20 years and hopefully I can do the same for you!

I've been associated with Rey Enterprise racing stable for years and they are a great stable. Rey Enterprise's president Mylo Reyes is a fine person to work with and a very good horseman in his own right.

Martin Valenzuela Jr.
Santa Anita Racetrack, CA

Lance Stokes Racing Stables

THE WINNERS' CIRCLE
TRAINED BY THE STOKES RACING STABLES

BOO LA BOO STAKES WINNER
"COVER GAL"
Last win at Santa Anita
February 19, 2000
Winning trainer Lance Stokes
Ridden by Kent Desormeaux

 

THE WINNERS' CIRCLE
TRAINED BY THE STOKES RACING STABLES

CALIFORNIA CUP X WINNER
"COVER GAL"
Last win at Santa Anita
OCTOBER 30, 1999
Winning Trainer Lance Stokes
Ridden by Gary Stevens

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