Senegal teen jockey dreams of glory days on international race tracks

With prize earnings of up to $600 (about R8,700), the Senegal teen was able to finance a new roof for his family's home from racing horses. Stock photo.
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A Senegalese teenager hopes to fulfil his dream of racing horses against the world’s top jockeys.

The 19-year-old, Fallou Diop, left school early at the age of 12 and, after dropping out of a tailorship programme, decided to pursue horse racing.

According to the BBC, Diop lives with 12 other family members and walks 16km to train. With prize earnings of up to $600 (about R8,700), the teen was able to finance a new roof for his family's home.

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Senegal teen jockey dreams of glory days on international race tracks

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