Name: The Senegalese jockey racing for glory
Uploaded: 2021-02-20T18:50:19.000Z
Duration: 2 min 16 s
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Yeah, follow Diop looks like an ordinary Senegalese teenager until he gets in the saddle and takes off.

The 19 year old is one of Senegal's most promising jockeys.

According to Stable owner he writes for on two years ago, one the country's most prestigious racing prize.

He trains intensely from early in the morning on the sandy shores of Lack Rose, so I really like epic racing.

It's the eldest who taught us everything since we were young, Madam.

That's how I became passionate about horses.

Horses are an integral part of Senegal's cultural identity, and over the past 50 years, competitive racing has developed into a national pastime.

Diop's grandfather and father bred horses and his brother raised before him, but he has an advantage.

His weight, just under £80 means he can handle most horses without tiring them.

And he says he's developed a special relationship with two year old foal Reiser Betty.

Before she was born, I took care of her mother until she gave birth, and she has recognized me ever since.

When he's not riding horses, Diop lives with 12 family members in the nearby town of Niaga.

Hey, says he wants to make his parents proud and one day have a house of his own.

Back at the stud farm, owner Adam A Bow is trying to help the up fulfill those dreams he's organized for the teenage jockey to train in France for three months next year.

I want to be the best jockey in a country other than mine.

Senegal's third largest city, depending on the number of races he competes in, the op, can earn up to $600 by the end of the day.

Let's go before the start of his race on a recent Sunday.