About Miguel Mena
Lived 1986 – 2021 (aged 34). Miguel Mena was a Chilean and American jockey.
Jose Miguel Mena Rodriguez (November 6, 1986 – October 31, 2021) was a Peruvian-born American jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing who had been competing in the United States from 2003 until his death. He won his 2,000th race in 2020. He was from a Peruvian family involved in horse racing. His father Jose is a retired jockey.
Mena's first horse racing related memory was of Grozny winning the Derby Nacional.
Mena won two Grade 1 races in his career, and in 2015 he swept the major three-year-old stakes races at the Fair Grounds aboard International Star.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Miguel Mena?
Horse jockey
When was Miguel Mena born?
Miguel Mena was born on 6 November 1986 in Lima.
When did Miguel Mena die?
Miguel Mena died on 31 October 2021.
What was Miguel Mena's occupation?
Miguel Mena was a jockey.
What nationality was Miguel Mena?
Miguel Mena was Chilean and American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Miguel Mena (jockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Miguel Mena. https://biography.guide/miguel-mena-jockey/
MLA: "Miguel Mena." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/miguel-mena-jockey/.
Chicago: "Miguel Mena." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/miguel-mena-jockey/.
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