Donnie Meche
Donnie James Meche (born October 10, 1974 in Rayne, Louisiana) is an American jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing.
| Donnie Meche | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | October 10, 1974[1] Rayne, Louisiana |
| Career wins | 1,900 (ongoing) |
| Major racing wins | |
| Fair Grounds Oaks (2000, 2003) Silverbulletday Stakes (2000, 2005) Louisiana Derby (2001) Remington Springboard Mile Stakes (2001, 2002) Spinaway Stakes (2001) Arkansas Derby (2002) Black Gold Stakes 2002) Kentucky Stakes (2002) Lecomte Stakes (2002) Louisville Handicap (2002) Rebel Stakes (2002) Southwest Stakes (2002) Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes (2002) Delta Princess Stakes (2004) Mardi Gras Stakes (2005) Taylor's Special Handicap (2007) Gentilly Stakes (2009) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Fifty Stars | |
Donnie Meche won his first race at Evangeline Downs in May 1993. He was the top apprentice rider at Louisiana Downs in 1994.
He is ten minutes younger than twin brother Lonnie, who, along with younger brother Cody, is also a jockey.
References
Year-end charts
| Chart (2000–present) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2000 | 61 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2001 | 47 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2002 | 46 |
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