Rickey A. Walcott
Rickey A. Walcott (born. c.1982 in Barbados) is a jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing who competes in his homeland and in Canada.
| Rickey Walcott | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | 29th January 1982 Barbados |
| Career wins | 900+ (ongoing) |
| Major racing wins | |
| Midsummer Creole Classic (2003) Canadian Derby (2003) Barbados Gold Cup (2007) Massy United Insurance Derby (2014) | |
| Racing awards | |
| Alberta Champion Jockey (2007) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Sweet Dreams, Raylene | |
Walcott won the 2003 Canadian Derby at Northlands Park in Edmonton, Alberta and was the top rider there for the 2007 summer meet and the season overall. Also a leading jockey at Stampede Park Racetrack in Calgary, he captured his first Alberta riding title in 2007.
References
- March 2007 Caribzones.com article on Rickey Walcott winning the Barbados Gold Cup
- March 25, 2008 article in Hoofprints on Rickey Walcott
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