Deshawn L. Parker
- January 9, 2024
- Jockey
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Deshawn L. Parker |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 8, 1971(1971-01-08) |
| Age | 53 |
| Birthplace | Cincinnati |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Ohio |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Deshawn L. Parker Biography
| Name | Deshawn L. Parker |
| Birthday | Jan 8 |
| Birth Year | 1971 |
| Place Of Birth | Cincinnati |
| Home Town | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Deshawn L. Parker is one of the most popular and richest Jockey who was born on January 8, 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Deshawn L. Parker (born January 8, 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a Thoroughbred horse racing jockey who is a two-time United States Champion. In addition, on May 2, 2016 he became only the thirty-second jockey in the history of North American Thoroughbred racing to win 5,000 races.
Deshawn L. Parker Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Jockey |
| House | Living in own house. |
Deshawn L. Parker is one of the richest Jockey from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Deshawn L. Parker 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Deshawn Parker began his professional riding career in 1988. At 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m), he is one of the tallest jockeys in racing. In his first five years riding from 1988 through 1992, Deshawn Parker won just 60 races in total. The next year he won 72, more than the previous five combined and continued to improve. In 2002 he broke into the 200 level and in 2008 reached 300 plus wins for the first time and would accomplish that for five straight years including 2011 when he attained 400 wins.
In 2010, Deshawn Parker won 377 races to earn his first national title. It marked the first time an African-American had done so in the sport since James “Soup” Perkins one hundred and fifteen years earlier in 1895. Parker won his second national title in 2011 with 400 wins. He is also the winningest African-American in history. On May 6, 2012 Parker won six races on a single racecard at Mountaineer Racetrack in New Cumberland, West Virginia where he had made his home base for many years and where he is the all-time leading jockey in wins. In 2012, he was honored by the Jockeys’ Guild with its Laffit Pincay Jr. Award and twice has been a finalist for the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Deshawn L. Parker Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Devis Ranked on the list of most popular Jockey. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Deshawn L. Parker celebrates birthday on January 8 of every year.
Where is Deshawn Parker riding now?
Jockey Deshawn Parker has returned to Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in West Virginia in recent years to ride a horse or two, but the track’s all-time leading jockey was a bit surprised when he was named to ride in eight of nine races on the Aug. 7 West Virginia Derby program.
How tall is Deshawn Parker?
At 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m), he is one of the tallest jockeys in racing. In his first five years riding from 1988 through 1992, Deshawn Parker won just 60 races in total.
How hard is it to be a jockey?
First and foremost, being a jockey is no easy way to make a living. It is a tough demanding life, physically, emotionally, mentally, and even dietary. There are no guarantees, no off seasons, and the competition gets tougher with more success and recognition. Staying on top is as hard or even harder than getting there.
Who is the richest jockey?
Meet Yutaka Take , the world’s richest jockey. A legend in Japan, Take, 52, enjoys ‘God’ status in his homeland and has a film star wife. His face is plastered on posters at racecourses, he’s been the ‘pin-up’ of racing for years and enjoys the same level of fame as pop stars.
Do jockeys get tired?
Good jockeys train for years to ensure that they won’t get tired during the races. The hours they spend in the gym ensure that they can crouch in the saddle without developing a sore back or joints during the race.