Top 10 Reactions from Winning 2015 Breeders’ Cup Jockeys

From classic fist-pump to shock-and-awe.

Whether it’s your first win or your 10th, the taste of victory in a Breeders’ Cup race never loses its thrill. Here’s how some of this year’s jockeys celebrated their big win.

The “What Just Happened”
The "I'm in Shock": Irad Ortiz and Stephanie's Kitten in the Filly and Mare Turf. Photo courtesy of Breeders' Cup Ltd.

Irad Ortiz and Stephanie’s Kitten in the Filly and Mare Turf. Photo courtesy of Breeders’ Cup Ltd.

The Single Fist-Pump
The "Classic Fist Pump": Joel Rosario and Wavell Avenue in the Twinspires Mare and Filly Sprint. Photo courtesy of Breeders' Cup Ltd.

Joel Rosario and Wavell Avenue in the Twinspires Mare and Filly Sprint. Photo courtesy of Breeders’ Cup Ltd.

The Double Fist-Pump
The "Double Fist Pump": Mike Smith and Songbird in the 14 Hands Winery Juvenile Fillies. Photo courtesy of Breeders' Cup Ltd.

Mike Smith and Songbird in the 14 Hands Winery Juvenile Fillies. Photo courtesy of Breeders’ Cup Ltd.

The Hats-Off
The "Hats Off": Javier Castellano and Stopchargingmaria in the Longines Distaff. Photo courtesy of Breeders' Cup Ltd.

Javier Castellano and Stopchargingmaria in the Longines Distaff. Photo courtesy of Breeders’ Cup Ltd.

The High-Five
The "High Five": Florent Geroux and Mongolian Saturday in the Twin Spires Turf Sprint. Photo courtesy of Breeders' Cup Ltd.

Florent Geroux and Mongolian Saturday in the Twin Spires Turf Sprint. Photo courtesy of Breeders’ Cup Ltd.

The Thumbs-Up
The "Classic Thumbs Up": Florent Geroux and Catch a Glimpse in the Juvenile Fillies Turf. Photo courtesy of Breeders' Cup Ltd.

Florent Geroux and Catch a Glimpse in the Juvenile Fillies Turf. Photo courtesy of Breeders’ Cup Ltd.

The Baby-Kiss
The "Kiss My Baby": Florent Geroux and Catch a Glimpse in the Filly and Mare Turf. Photo courtesy of Breeders' Cup Ltd.

Florent Geroux and Catch a Glimpse in the Filly and Mare Turf. Photo courtesy of Breeders’ Cup Ltd.

The “Props to This Horse”
The "Thanks, Horse": Victor Espinoza and American Pharoah in the Classic. Photo courtesy of Breeders' Cup Ltd.

Victor Espinoza and American Pharoah in the Classic. Photo courtesy of Breeders’ Cup Ltd.

The “Thanks, Man Upstairs”
The "Thanks, Man Upstairs": Julien Leparoux and Tepin in the Mile. Photo courtesy of Breeders' Cup Ltd.

Julien Leparoux and Tepin in the Mile. Photo courtesy of Breeders’ Cup Ltd.

The “Awkward Owner Handshake”
The "Awkward Handshake with the Guy on His Cell Phone": Ryan Moore and Found in the Longines Turf. Photo courtesy of Breeders' Cup Ltd.

Ryan Moore and Found in the Longines Turf. Photo courtesy of Breeders’ Cup Ltd.

Go Riding!

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