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René Douglas
OccupationJockey
BornMarch 3, 1967
Panama City, Panama
Career wins3,587 [1]
Major racing wins
Lawrence Realization Stakes (1989)
Washington, D.C. International (1989)
Desert Vixen Stakes (1992)
Black Helen Handicap (1993, 1995)
Frances A. Genter Stakes (1993, 2000, 2007)
Del Mar Derby (1995)
Affirmed Stakes (1995)
Del Mar Debutante Stakes (1996)
Excelsior Breeders' Cup Handicap (1999)
Arlington Oaks (2001, 2002)
Hill Prince Stakes (2001)
Stars and Stripes Turf Handicap
(2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
American Derby (2002)
American Handicap (2002)
Arlington Classic (2002, 2003, 2004)
Gardenia Handicap (2003)
Ashland Stakes (2004)
Sunshine Millions Turf (2004)
Yellow Ribbon Stakes (2004)
Sunshine Millions Distaff (2005)
La Habra Stakes (2005)
San Clemente Handicap (2005)
Arlington-Washington Futurity Stakes (2006)
Ohio Derby (2006)
Summer Stakes (2006)
Beverly D. Stakes (2007)
Davona Dale Stakes (2007)
Round Table Stakes (2007)
Woodford Stakes (2007)
Rushaway Stakes (2008)
Pat O'Brien Handicap (2008)
Chilukki Handicap (2008)
Purple Violet Stakes (2008)

American Classics wins:
Belmont Stakes (1996)

Breeders' Cup wins:
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (2006)

Significant horses
Caltech, Caressing, Editor's Note, Deputy Glitters, Dreaming of Anna

René R. Douglas (born March 3, 1967 in Panama City, Panama) is a former jockey in American Thoroughbred racing. Born into a horse racing family, after attending jockey school Douglas rode in his native Panama for a year and a half before moving to the United States in 1983. His first major win came in 1989 in the prestigious Washington, D.C. International. In 1996, he rode Editor's Note to victory in the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the U.S. Triple Crown series.

René Douglas won three riding titles at Calder Race Course and Hialeah Park Race Track and a record four in a row from 2001 through 2004 at Arlington Park. He won seven races on a single card at Arlington Park on July 24, 2003 and twice won six on a single card at Calder Race Course.[2][3]

In the richest win of his career, Rene Douglas captured the 2006 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies aboard Dreaming of Anna.

Competing in the May 23, 2009 Arlington Matron Handicap at Arlington Park, Douglas's horse, Born to Be, clipped heels with the fading pacesetter Boudoir and fell forward and flipped on to her back, crushing Douglas underneath. Jockey Jamie Theriot's horse, Sky Mom, was disqualified by the stewards for causing the accident. Douglas remained pinned under Born to Be and had to be extricated by track personnel. Born to Be was later euthanized and Theriot was suspended for thirty days by the Illinois Racing Board for his involvement in the accident. The injuries left Rene Douglas paralyzed from the waist down.[4] Although wheelchair bound, after spinal surgery and lengthy rehabilitation he has led an active life since and still involved in racing as an owner.[5]

Year-end charts

Chart (2000–2008) Peak
position
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2000 53
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2001 22
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2002 21
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2003 29
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2004 17
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2005 28
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2006 40
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2007 33
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2008 28

References

  1. ^ "Rene R. Douglas". Equibase Co. LLC. 2020-08-28. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  2. ^ "Douglas Wins 7 at Arlington". Los Angeles Times. 2003-07-25. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  3. ^ "Dubai World Cup: Rene Douglas granted second chance at life and racing". The National (Abu Dhabi). 2013-03-27. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  4. ^ "Rene Douglas: Two months later". ESPN. 2009-07-23. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
  5. ^ "Paralyzed jockey Douglas now a successful owner". Times Union. 2013-03-29. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
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