Camilo Marin

In 1943, the pair moved to Mexico City to compete at Hipodromo de Las Americas, and Fernández led the nation's riders there for three years straight.

When a riding contract for Mexican president Avila Camacho expired, the pair headed to the United States, where Fernandez became a leading rider on the East Coast circuit until 1953.

Racing Hall of Fame inductees, as well as "Milo" Valenzuela, winner of the 1958 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes on Tim Tam, for Calumet Farm.

In 1960, Marin discovered Panamanian jockey Braulio Baeza while on vacation, secured a riding contract for him with Alabama sportsman Fred W. Hooper, and represented him for the next four years.

Racing Hall of Fame inductees, as well as Eddie Belmonte, Álvaro Pineda, Joe Culmone, Ruperto Donoso, Glen Brogan and Heliodoro Gustines.