Jeremy Rose
| Jeremy Rose | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born |
April 1, 1979 Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Career wins | 1700+ (ongoing) |
| Major racing wins | |
|
Maryland Million Classic (2001, 2002) Preakness Stakes (2005) Belmont Stakes (2005) | |
| Racing awards | |
|
U.S. Champion Apprentice Jockey (2001) Best Jockey ESPY Award (2005) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Afleet Alex, Big Brown, Icabad Crane | |
Jeremy Rose (born April 1, 1979 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse jockey. He began his career as a professional rider at Delaware Park in Wilmington, Delaware and in 2001 was his breakout year and he was voted the United States' Eclipse Award for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey.
In 2005, Rose guided Afleet Alex, to victory in two American Classic Races, the Preakness and Belmont Stakes. His performances that year earned him the ESPY Award as the top American jockey of 2005. He earned his 1000th career victory at Delaware Park on July 3, 2005.
In 2008, Rose was suspended for six months by the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission for whipping Appeal to the City in the head during a June 23 race at Delaware Park. Rose, the horse's trainer and its owner, have asserted it was an accident and the suspension is under appeal.[1]
Jeremy Rose currently resides in Elkton, Maryland.
Early life
Rose was a top wrestler at Bellefonte Area High School.[2]
Year-end charts
| Chart (2001–present) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2001 | 30 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2002 | 24 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2003 | 50 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2004 | 43 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2005 | 23 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2006 | 28 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2007 | 19 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2008 | 39 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2009 | 28 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2010 | 37 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2011 | 64 |
References
- ↑ Jockey Jeremy Rose Suspended After Whip Incident at Delaware Park
- ↑ Finley, Bill. "From Jockeying for a Mount to the Derby." New York Times: D.7. New York Times. May 03 2005. Web. 31 May 2012.