Jamie Theriot, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Jamie Theriot

American jockey

Date of Birth: 30-Jan-1979

Place of Birth: Arnaudville, Louisiana, United States

Profession: jockey

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Jamie Theriot

  • Jamie Theriot (born January 30, 1979 in Arnaudville, Louisiana) is an American jockey.
  • The son of Thoroughbred horse trainer Harold Theriot, he is a nephew of jockey Larry Melancon. Jamie Theriot, who began riding on bush tracks in his native Louisiana, turned professional at age 16.
  • He has competed primarily on the Louisiana-Arkansas-Kentucky racing circuit, where he won a riding title at Evangeline Downs in 2001 and the 2003 riding title at Oaklawn Park Race Track. In 2007, Theriot won his first Grade 1 race, capturing the Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes aboard Purim at Keeneland Race Course.
  • On May 17, 2008, Theriot rode in his first American Classic, taking sixth place aboard Kentucky Bear in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
  • On June 18, 2008, he became the seventh rider in Churchill Downs history to ride six winners in a single day.
  • In 2009, he won two Grade II races aboard Blame.

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