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Kent Desormeaux

Athlete

Born: American

Kent Jason Desormeaux is an American thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame jockey who holds the U.S. record for most races won in a single year with 598 wins in 1989. He has won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes three times each, and the Belmont Stakes once. Aboard Real Quiet, he lost the 1998 Triple Crown by a nose.

Notable For

American jockey

Kent Desormeaux's Historical Timeline

  1. Kent Desormeaux is born

    Kent Desormeaux, American athlete, known for american jockey, was born on 1971-02-27. Kent Jason Desormeaux is an American thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame jockey who holds the U.S.

  2. Jockey Kent Desormeaux sets a record with 598 wins in a single year

    Kent Jason Desormeaux is an American thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame jockey who holds the U.S. record for most races won in a single year with 598 wins in 1989.

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When was Kent Desormeaux born?
Kent Desormeaux was born on 1971-02-27 (American).
What is Kent Desormeaux known for?
American jockey
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Kent Desormeaux was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Kent Desormeaux is born, Jockey Kent Desormeaux sets a record with 598 wins in a single year.

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