Jeremy Rose facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jeremy Rose |
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| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | April 1, 1979 Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Career wins | 1700+ (ongoing) |
| Major racing wins | |
| Maryland Million Classic (2001, 2002) West Virginia Governor's Stakes (2002) Miracle Wood Stakes (2003) Arkansas Derby (2005) Forward Gal Stakes (2006) Endine Stakes (2007) Grey Stakes (2007) Modesty Handicap (2007) Kennedy Road Stakes (2007) All Along Stakes (2008) Arlington Matron Handicap (2008) Highlander Stakes (2009) Remington Springboard Mile Stakes (2009) Laurel Dash Stakes (2011) Pennsylvania Governor's Cup Stakes (2011) American Classic Race wins: |
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| Racing awards | |
| U.S. Champion Apprentice Jockey (2001) Best Jockey ESPY Award (2005) |
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| Significant horses | |
| Afleet Alex, Big Brown, Icabad Crane | |
Jeremy Rose (born April 1, 1979) is an American jockey who rides Thoroughbred racehorses. He started his professional racing career at Delaware Park in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2001, he had a fantastic year. He was voted the best apprentice jockey in the United States, winning the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey.
In 2005, Jeremy Rose rode a famous horse named Afleet Alex. Together, they won two very important races. These were the Preakness and Belmont Stakes. These races are part of the American Classic Races. His great riding that year earned him the ESPY Award. This award recognized him as the top American jockey of 2005. On July 3, 2005, he achieved his 1000th career victory at Delaware Park.
Jeremy Rose currently lives in Elkton, Maryland.
Early Life and Interests
Jeremy Rose grew up in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. When he was in high school, he was a top wrestler. He attended Bellefonte Area High School.
