Jockey Floyd Wethey, Jr.

Born: 10/18/89, Miami, OklahomaResides: Blue Jacket, OklahomaFamily: Single             “My father, Floyd Sr., and my uncle, Luke Wethey, are horsemen. They taught me to gallop horses when I was 10. I have always wanted to ride races.  Floyd first came to Oaklawn in 2008. “I broke my right wrist late in the 2008 meeting. It was a clean break and no screws were necessary.” said Floyd. Even with time lost to the injury, Wethey rode 83 winners in 2008. “I returned to Arkansas last year as a journeyman rider,” Wethey mentioned. The young rider is in good hands at Oaklawn. He shares a locker with Calvin Borel.             “This boy is going to do fine. I have watched him ride. I like what I see. He wants to succeed. He asks questions and he listens. He has a good head on his shoulders,” remarked Borel, one of the most accomplished riders around. “Calvin has helped me, as has Tim Doocy. I really appreciate that help,” explained Floyd. 

            Floyd, 21, has pretty well confined himself to his native Oklahoma and Oaklawn as of late. “I won nine races at Oaklawn last year, then 48 at Will Rogers Downs, 28 at Fair Meadows and 24 at Remington. That was 109 wins for the year,” the jockey said.