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Thoroughbred Times TODAY Jockey of the Week

May 8th, 08
Racing Hall of Fame Jockey Kent Desormeaux won the Kentucy Derby (G1) for the third time when he guided Big Brown to a 4-3/4-length victory on May 3 at Churchill Downs.

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands win elevated Desormeaux to lead all North American riders with $,451,800 in purse earnings for the week ended May 6.

A Maurice, Louisiana native, Desormeaux won the 1998 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes (G1) with Real Quiet. He also rode Fusaichi Pegasus to victory in the Kentucky Derby in 2000.

Desormeaux, 38, has called Big Brown the most talented horse he has ridden in an accomplished career that began in 1986 and includes 4,970 North American wins through Tuesday. Desormeaux is unbeaten in three career starts with Big Brown, including a five-length win in the Florida Derby (G1) on March 29 at Gulfstream Park.

Desormeaux won the Eclipse Award in '87 as North America's outstanding apprentice rider. He also won Eclipse Awards in '89 and '92 to become one of three jockeys to earn the honor as an apprentice and journeyman rider. Thoroughbred Times Today

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