Deshawn Parker

Jockey DeShawn Parker Gets 5,000th Victory

• By Tom LaMarra
• May 3, 2016
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region, Midwest Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Jockey Deshawn Parker won the 5,000th race of his career when he guided heavy favorite Be Nice to victory in the third race May 2 at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort.

Rare Upset for Jockey Parker at Mountaineer

• By Tom LaMarra
• August 1, 2015
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region, Midwest Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Former $5,000 claimer Looks to Spare, a 74-1 shot, outran his odds when he swept past several tough foes to win the $200,000 West Virginia Governor's Cup under DeShawn Parker, the all-time leading rider at Mountaineer.

Shoot Craps First Winner for Trappe Shot

• By Evan Hammonds
• June 7, 2015
• Thoroughbred Breeding, Kentucky

Claiborne Farm stallion Trappe Shot got his first winner June 7 when Shoot Craps won the first race on the card at Belmont Park. Trappe Shot is a son of leading sire Tapit.

Romance Argentino Has Shot at Distance Triple

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 4, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

The Triple Crown may not be on the line June 8, but a 4-year-old gelding will shoot for another type of triple at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in West Virginia.

Live Racing Returns to Mountaineer Friday

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• February 27, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Live Thoroughbred racing returns this Friday, March 2, at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort. The track in West Virginia's northern panhandle will commence its 62nd season with a 10-race card.

Dominguez Wins George Woolf Jockey Award

• February 27, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region, Southeast Region, West Region

Two-time Eclipse Award winning jockey Ramon Dominguez has been selected as the 63rd winner of the prestigious Santa Anita George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award.

Martin, Parker, Hicks Honored by Guild

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• January 31, 2012
• Southeast Region

The Jockeys' Guild, meeting in south Florida for its annual assembly, on Jan. 30 presented awards to Jacky Martin, Deshawn Parker, and Dave Hicks.

Pletcher, Dominguez Take 2011 Earnings Titles

• By Jack Shinar
• January 1, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing

For the second year in a row, Ramon Dominguez topped the 2011 national jockey standings with more than $20 million in earnings. Todd Pletcher once again led all trainers in the United States.

Finalists Named for 2012 Woolf Jockey Award

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• November 23, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

Ramon Dominguez, Corey Lanerie, Martin Pedroza, DeShawn Parker, and Scott Stevens are the finalists for the 63rd annual George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award in 2012, Santa Anita Park announced Nov. 23.

Mountaineer Begins 210-Day Meet March 1

• By Tom LaMarra
• March 1, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort will begin its 210-day meet March 1 with a schedule similar to that of last year.

Despite Setbacks, Parker Claims Riding Title

• By Jason Shandler
• January 5, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Despite missing nearly three months of time due to a injuries, DeShawn Parker led all jockeys in wins in 2010, the first time he has accomplished that feat during his long career.

2010 Leaders: Pletcher, Dominguez, WinStar

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• January 1, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing

Todd Pletcher, Ramon Dominguez and WinStar Farm were the leading trainer, jockey, and owner, respectively, based on North American earnings in 2010, according to final statistics from the Equibase Company.

Close Races in Jockeys' Standings for 2010

• By Ron Mitchell
• December 30, 2010
• Thoroughbred Racing

With two days remaining on the 2010 racing calendar, there are close races for North America's leading jockey by earnings and leading jockey by number of wins.

Jockeys' Guild Elects 27 to Senate

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• November 4, 2010
• Kentucky

A total of 27 members of the Jockeys' Guild have been elected to the organization's senate, including newcomers Deshawn Parker, Joe Talamo, and Jay Conklin.

Santa Anita George Woolf Finalists Announced

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• December 9, 2009

Santa Anita Park announced Dec. 9 a list of five finalists for the 61st annual Santa Anita George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award, with the winner to be announced in January.

Inside Track: 3,000 and Counting

• By Jason Shandler
• September 29, 2009

Some people have to overcome one large obstacle to achieve their goals. DeShawn Parker climbed three different hurdles to get what he wanted.

Parker Scores 3,000th Victory at Mountaineer

• August 18, 2009
• Midwest Region

DeShawn Parker, the winningest African-American jockey in Thoroughbred history, reached a career milestone the night of Aug. 17 when he scored the 3,000th victory of his career. Parker won the first race at Mountaineer Park, rallying Wildcat Cat to a narrow victory in a 4 1/2-furlong dash on the turf.

Deshawn Parker Wins 2,000th Race

• August 27, 2005
• Thoroughbred Racing

Deshawn L. Parker won his 2,000th race when he guided Keeponthesunniside to victory in the third race at Mountaineer Race Track and Gaming Resort.