Born:
1975-06-29 Buri Saõ Paulo, Brazil Currently Residing: - - Canada Height: 5\'2\" Name of his wife is Claudia Tang. Notes: He is a jockey based in Canada who participates in North American Thoroughbred horse racing. He started his career in Brazil and then raced for four years in Macau. After his career in both these countries he came over to race at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. Da Silva is the winner of seven hundred and more races. As of 2008 he ranks sixth in wins and fifth in earnings at Woodbine. |
| Year | Races Run | Wins | Place | Show | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 50 | 5 | 9 | 6 | - |
| 2010 | 963 | 192 | 153 | 136 | - |
| 2009 | 708 | 124 | 109 | 85 | - |
| Major Racing Wins: Brazil Derby (1994), Dance Smartly Stakes (2004), Ontario Fashion Stakes (2005), Bessarabian Stakes (2007), Ontario Derby (2007), Bold Venture Stakes (2008, 2009), Hendrie Stakes (2008), Kentucky Cup Distaff Stakes (2008), Kentucky Cup Sprint Stakes (2008), Nassau Stakes (2008), New Providence Stakes (2008), Royal North Stakes (2008), Whimsical Stakes (2008), Summer Stakes (2008), Plate Trial Stakes (2009), Phoenix Stakes (2009) and Mazarine Stakes (2009). Canadian Classic Race wins: Queen's Plate (2009) |