Mickael Barzalona
| Mickaël Barzalona | |
|---|---|
|
Mickaël Barzalona (At Hanshin Racecourse) | |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born |
3 August 1991 Avignon, France |
| Major racing wins | |
| Dubai World Cup, Epsom Derby, St. Leger | |
| Significant horses | |
| Encke, Monterosso, Pour Moi | |
Mickaël Barzalona (born 3 August 1991 in Avignon, France) is a French-born Thoroughbred horse racing jockey.
Career
In June 2011, Barzalona rode Pour Moi to win the 2011 Epsom Derby at Epsom, performing a remarkable in-race move from last place to 1st over the final straight, winning by a head. He judged the finish to perfection, causing much comment by standing in his stirrups and celebrating before the race had finished. It provided an iconic image for the 2011 Derby.[1][2] Less than 2 weeks later, Barzelona rode a good race to take 16-1 underdog, Opinion Poll to 2nd place in the Gold Cup at Ascot behind odds-on favourite and defending champion, Fame and Glory.
On March 31, 2012 he comfortably won the $10 million Dubai World Cup, riding 20-1 outsider Monterosso from the Godolphin stable. It was Godolphin's first Dubai World Cup win since 2006.[3]
He won his second English classic aboard Encke in the 2012 St Leger.
Major wins
- Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère - (1) - Ultra (2015)
- Prix Jean Prat - (2) - Havana Gold (2013), Territories (2015)
- Prix Saint-Alary - (1) - Wavering (2011)
- Epsom Derby - (1) - Pour Moi (2011)
- Fillies' Mile - (1) - Certify (2012)
- St. Leger - (1) - Encke (2012)
- Premio Roma - (1) - Zazou (2011)
- Dubai World Cup – (1) – Monterosso (2012)
References
- ↑ "Epsom: Pour Moi triumphs in thrilling Derby". BBC Sport. 4 June 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ↑ "Mickael Barzalona and Joseph O'Brien prove youth can triumph over experience". Daily Telegraph. 4 June 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ↑ http://www.thenational.ae/sport/horse-racing/dubai-world-cup-monterosso-ends-godolphin-drought