Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Calvin Borel has decided to retire from horse racing, TVG personality Britney Eurton tweeted on Wednesday.
The Louisiana native won three Kentucky Derby winners, Street Sense, Mine That Bird and Super Saver.
Per @OaklawnRacing publicity, HOF Calvin Borel has officially hung up his tack and retired. Thanks for the memories @CalvinHBorel!
— Britney Eurton (@BritneyEurton) March 30, 2016
He became best known as Bo-Rail for his rail-skimming, ground-saving rides.
In all the 2013 Racing Hall of Fame inductee won more than 5,000 races.
He won the Derby in 2009 on Mine That Bird, a 50-1 shot from New Mexico, and then moved off the gelding and guided Rachel Alexandra to victory in the Preakness.
Rachel Alexandra went on to win Horse of the Year honors.
Borel won more than $127 million in purses during his career.
Best wishes to Calvin Borel as he retires. Jenny's favorite jockey. pic.twitter.com/va4YGo3Kjp
— Bill Phillips (@TygartValleyWV) March 30, 2016
Wishing 3-time Kentucky Derby winner Calvin Borel all the best in his retirement. https://t.co/0dOFBWIpyj pic.twitter.com/3Gx9B57Nvv
— Jamie Newell (@wowhorse) March 30, 2016
Wishing a happy retirement to a truly great Jock- Calvin Borel pic.twitter.com/rGK75paj3l
— Amy Nesse (@horsegirlamy16) March 30, 2016
