50 last years best jockeys in France
PBlucay
years. People have to choose between 41 jockeys. Here is the list and the
comments (sorry, it's long, but I found that interesting) :
Cash ASMUSSEN : Arrived from USA at 20yo for François Boutin, he became soon
one the best here. 5 times Cravache d'Or (top jockey in France). Jockey of
Suave Dancer ("Jockey-Club" and "Arc" 91), Hernando ("Jockey-Club" 93),
Kingmambo (Poule d'Essai, St James' Palace Stakes, Prix du Moulin 93), East of
the Moon (Poule d'Essai, "Diane", "Jacques le Marois" 94), Spinning World
(Breeder's Cup Mile 97)...
Christophe AUBERT : Jockey of the hurdle champion Villez. Won 2 times the
"Grand Steeple" with Ucello II (93, 94)…
Alain BADEL : First win in 71, still in saddle in 99. He rode Kenmare,
Saint-Andrews, Fast Topaze, Magic Night, Young Mother…
Jean-Yves BEAURAIN : Jockey of two of best steeple-chasers of the century in
France (Katko, Al Capone II)…
Paul BLANC : Cravache d'Or 1946 and 1951. Popular, "Popaul" has been jockey
"Rotschild" in the 50s. He won 2 "Jockey Club", 2 "Diane", Grand Prix de Paris
and Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud…
Dominique BŒUF : First Cravache d'Or in 91, his second in 98, after a hard
period of drugs problems. Best horses : Danseuse du Soir (Prix de la Forêt,
Poule d'Essai 91), Epervier Bleu ("Lupin" and Grand Prix de St-Cloud 92),
Bigstone (Sussex Stakes 93), Sainte Marine ("Gros Chêne" 98), Spadoun
(Criterium de St-Cloud)…
Serge BOULLENGER : He could expect a great career (Cravache d'Or 55 and 56),
but Algeria war period broke it. Jockey of Oroso, Appolonia, Phillius, Bella
Paola…
Willy CARSON : In 35 years, he won many classics, of which 4 Epsom Derby (Troy
79, Henbit 80, Nashwan 89, Erhaab 94)…
Alain CHELET : 3 jumping Cravaches d'Or (80, 82, 83). "Grand Steeple" 81
(Isopani) and 82 (Metatero)…
Michel CHIROL : One jumping Cravache d'Or. "Grand Steeple" 82 with Jasmin II…
Jean DAUMAS : 2 jumping Cravaches d'Or in the 50s. Won 4 times le Grand
Steeple Chase de Paris (Xanthor and 3 with Hyères III)…
Jean DEFORGE : 1500 wins, he won every French classics, of which the "Arc" 63
with Exbury. His best horses : Armistice, Or du Rhin, Le Ventoux, Diatome,
Premier Violon, Roi Dagobert, Luthier, Prince Régent, Great Nephew, Arbencia,
Behistoun, Djakao…
Pierre DELFARGUIEL : 5 times jumping Cravache d'Or (50, 51, 52, 54, 55). He
made an exploit the 12/11/55, winning the 6 races of the day at Auteuil…
Lanfranco DETTORI : Winner of the 7 races of the day at Ascot in 96. "King
George-Arc 96" with Lamtarra, etc... A top…
Jacques DOYASBERE : Cravache d'Or 42. One of the most popular. 4 "arc-winners"
(Djebel, Ardan, and Tantième 2 times)…
Pat EDDERY : 4870 wins in UK, 7 times top-jockey. 4 "Arc-winners (Detroit 80,
Rainbow Quest 85, Dancing Brave 86, Trempolino 87)…
Léon FLAVIEN : 8 times in the top5 jockeys in the 50s. His best horses :
Phaéton, Hauban, Pasquin, Hautain…
Maxime GARCIA : More than 1300 wins of which one "Arc" (Puissant Chef), two
Grand Prix de Paris (Vattel, Balto), two "Jockey Club" (Chamant, Amber), one
"Diane" (Belle Sicambre). Cravache d'Or 61…
Jacques GENEAU : 2 jumping Cravaches d'Or (66, 68). Jockey of Karcimont,
Bomber…
Alfred GIBERT : Cravache d'Or 78. Stopped in 90. More than 1000 wins. Jockey
of Jefferson, Tennyson, Silver Zara…
Freddy HEAD : 6 Cravaches d'Or, 4 "Arc-winners" (Bon Mot 66, San San 72,
Ivanjica 76, Three Troikas 79), 4 "Diane" (Pistol Packer 71, Reine de Saba 78,
Harbour 82, Lacovia 86), 4 "Jockey Club" (Goodly 69, Roi Lear 73, Val de l'Orne
75, Youth 76). Jockey of the great Miesque. He's now a trainer…
Thierry JARNET : 4 Cravaches d'Or (92, 93, 94, 95). Two "Arc-winners"
(Subotica 92, Carnegie 94). 3 "Grand Prix
de Paris", 2000 Guineas 95 (Pennekamp). Tries to come back after two serious
accidents…
Bruno JOLLIVET : Two jumping Cravaches d'Or (87, 89), Top-jockey in Swiss
(95). Jockey of the champions Metatero ("Grand Steeple" 82), Le Pontif
("Montgomery" 84 and "Haye-Jousselin" 84-85) Tito l'Effronté ("Montgomery" and
"Haye-Jousselin 91), Oteuil SF ("Grand Steeple" 88, "Troytown" and "Murat" 89),
Royal Chance. He's now a trainer…
Alain LEQUEUX : In 33 years, he won more than 2000 races, 40 groups I (of
which Washington D.C. and Japan Cup)…
Didier MESCAM : Jumping jockey during 20 years. 2 Cravaches d'Or. His best
horses : Matchou, Vaporetto, Collins. Trainer for one year…
Gérald MOSSÉ : He's just missing a Cravache d'Or. More than 1000 wins in
France. His nicest : the "Arc" 90 with Saumarez. Rides for the Aga Khan since
93…
Freddy PALMER : More than 1500 wins. Epsom Derby-Grand Prix de Paris (Phil
Drake), 2 "Jockey-Club" (Rapace and Val de Loir), Ascot Gold Cup, Poule d'Essai
des Poulains (Mincio). Awesome…
Philippe PAQUET : A star at 20yo, Cravache d'Or 77 and 79. Jockey for François
Boutin, rode Nureyev. A grave accident and a long coma at Hong Kong in 84
stopped his career…
Olivier PESLIER : 2 Cravaches d'Or (96, 97). First groupe I at 22yo with Le
Balafré (Prix Jean Prat). Won the 3 last "Arc" with Hélissio, Peintre Célèbre
and Sagamix. He rides more and more abroad (already 110 wins in Japan)…
Gérard PHILIPPEAU : "Grand Steeple" 63 (Kingcraft), Grand Prix d'Automne
(Rivoli), Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil (Ketch), "Cambacérès" (Mélanos)…
Maurice PHILIPPERON : 428 wins in France, of which several groups I, with Luth
Enchantée, Gazala, First Waltz, Kendor, Irish River…
Christophe PIEUX : Jumping Cravache d'Or in 90 ,91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98
and soon 1000 wins ! Just the best...
Lester PIGGOTT : 9 Epsom Derbies (the first at 17yo), 3 "Arc", 7 "King
George", 4349 wins in 37 years. Great…
William PYERS : Australian, he made a beautiful career in France. "Arc" 67
(Topyo), "Jockey-Club" and Grand Prix de Paris with Rheffic. Abroad, mostly
with Dahlia (Washington DC, "King George")…
Roger POINCELET : One of the most popular. He won everything. 2500 wins of
which 3 "Arc" (Coronation 49, Nuccio 52, Prince Royal II 64), 2 "Jockey-Club"
(Sandjar 47, Right Royal 61), Epsom Derby (Psidium), 2000 Guineas
(Thunderhead), Oaks (Never Too Late). Rode Altipan, San Roman, Sanctus,
Corteira, Crepellana…
Maurice PROD'HOMME : 4 times jumping Cravache d'Or in 60s. Won all best
Auteuil races with Indigo, Illuminé, Pirate IV, Miror, Bustier, Pancho Villa…
Yves SAINT-MARTIN : 15 Cravaches d'Or. 3314 wins in France. 9 "Jockey-Club".
He won everything everywhere with Allez France, Dicta Drake, Monade, Match,
Relko, Nelcius, Sassafras, Rescousse, Dahlia, Top Ville, Akiyda, Sagace,
Lashkari, Last Tycoon, etc… He stopped at 47yo.
Henri SAMANI : Jockey "Aga Khan" (Kalamoun, Blushing Groom, Nishapour,
Vayrann) and "Rotschild" (Le Nain Jaune, Paysanne). Nice wins with Lionel,
Direct Flight, Gazala…
Jacky TAILLARD : Jockey "Wertheimer" (Beaugency, Lalika, Azincourt…). He was
appreciate by the "tiercé"
players…
Gérard THIBOEUF : Jockey "Strassburger" (Angers, Moutiers, Carmarthen). One
"Diane" (Dushja). Oaks 68 (La
Lagune)…
Dominique VINCENT : One of the best jumping jockeys. More than 400 wins. 2
"Grand Steeple" (Katko 88, El Triunfo 92)…
Pascal
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