Constant Montpellier
This article includes a Sir Barton Stakes (2002) (2007)
Achievement Stakes (2003) Steady Growth Stakes (2003) Ontario Debutante Stakes (2005) Colin Stakes (2006) Swynford Stakes (2006) La Lorgnette Stakes Canadian Classic Race wins: Prince of Wales Stakes (1999, 2001) | |
Racing awards | |
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Canadian Outstanding Apprentice Jockey (1993) | |
Significant horses | |
Barbeau Ruckus, Gandria, Mine That Bird, Win City |
Constant Montpellier (born August 30, 1961) is a
Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec
.
Prior to his career in Thoroughbred racing, Montpeller was a newspaper and magazine photographer in
North American
speed skating championships.
In 2008, Montpellier rode 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in his first two starts.
References
- Biography for Constant Montpellier at Woodbine Entertainment Corp.[permanent dead link]
- Woodbine Entertainment article with photos on Constant Montpelier and speed skating[permanent dead link]
- May 23, 2009 New York Times interview with Constant Montpellier
Year-end charts
Chart (2000–present) | Peak position |
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National Earnings List for Jockeys 2000 | 50 |
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2001 | 57 |
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2002 | 37 |
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2003 | 47 |
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2004 | 79 |
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2005 | 97 |