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About James E. Avant
- James Eugene Avant (born December 7, 1963 in LaGrange, Georgia) is an American jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing.
- Riding almost exclusively in Louisiana, during his career he has won more than 2,500 races.
- At Evangeline Downs, he shares the record with Curt Bourque of having ridden six winners on a single racecard, in 1988 & 1995. James Avant has been the leading rider five times at Evangeline Downs and holds the record for most riding titles at Delta Downs with seven.
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