Rajiv Maragh Oral History Interview

DESCRIPTION
Rajiv Maragh, an entrepreneur and jockey, discusses moving to Florida from Jamaica, his career as one of the few Indo-Jamaican jockeys, his entrance in the Kentucky Derby multiple times, and his almost 2000 wins. Rajiv comes from a horse racing family with multiple generations before him being involved in the sport.

In this slideshow, you will see:
Rajiv Maragh on a horse after practice at Saratoga Springs.

2004 award to Rajiv Maragh as apprentice of the year at the beginning of his career.

THEMES
Arts

AUDIO
Duration: 00:34:08

ADDITIONAL METADATA
Date: February 20, 2022
Subject(s): Rajiv Maragh
Type: Oral History
Source: Archival Creators Fellowship Program
Creator: Michael Henry
Contributor: Rajiv Maragh
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

PROVENANCE
Collection: Michael Henry Fellowship Project
Donor: Rajiv Maragh
Item History: 2022-06-15 (created); 2022-06-28 (modified)

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