Shaun Bridgmohan
| Shaun Bridgmohan | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Louisiana Handicap (2010) Donn Handicap (2011) Black Gold Stakes (2013) Stars and Stripes Stakes (2016) |
| Racing awards | |
| Eclipse Award for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey (1998) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Volponi, Evening Attire, Midnight Lute, Pyro, Giant Oak | |
Shaun Xavier Bridgmohan (born June 24, 1979, in
At age thirteen, Bridgmohan's family emigrated to the United States, settling in
Horses ridden by Shaun Bridgmohan
- Gaff in the $100,000 Mr. Prospector Handicap at Gulfstream Park[2]
- On Thin Ice in the $100,000 Hal's Hope Handicap[2]
- Doctor Decherd in the $125,000 Aventura Stakes[2]
References to Shaun Bridgmohan in popular culture
Bridgmohan was mentioned in the rap song "Fake Patois" by Das Racist, with the line "What you know about Shaun Bridgmohan?/What you know about Shaun Bridgmohan?/First Jamaican in the Kentucky Derby/First Jamaican in the Kentucky Derby."[3]
Despite the lyric, Bridgmohan was actually the second Jamaican jockey to race in the Kentucky Derby, doing so first in 2006 atop the horse Private Vow and a second time, including a second-place finish, riding atop Commanding Curve in 2014, when he was joined by fellow Jamaican jockey Rajiv Maragh, who placed fourth atop Wicked Strong.[4] The first Jamaican in the Kentucky Derby was actually Richard DePass, appearing in both 1978 atop the horse Hoist the Silver and 1979 riding Great Redeemer.[5]
Bridgmohan was also referenced in the song "Shorty Said" by Das Racist, with the lyric, "Shorty said I look like Shaun Bridgmohan."[6]
Year-end charts
| Chart (2000–present) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2000 | 33 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2001 | 50 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2002 | 17 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2003 | 25 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2004 | 26 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2005 | 18 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2006 | 29 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2007 | 25 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2008 | 17 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2009 | 31 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2010 | 21 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2011 | 36 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2012 | 25 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2013 | 21 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2014 | 33 |
| National Earnings List for Jockeys 2015 | 40 |
References
- ^ "Shaun Bridgmohan | Keeneland Thoroughbred Racing and Sales". www.keeneland.com. Retrieved 2017-08-02.
- ^ a b c winning rides
- ^ "Fake Patois". Lyrics Genius. 2010-03-29. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ Sports Desk (2024-02-01). "Top notch US-based Jamaican jockey Shaun Bridgmohan to grace fans at Caymanas Park on Saturday". SportsMax. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ Nationwide Newsnet (2021-04-29). "No Caribbean Representative Will be at the Kentucky Derby". Nationwide Radio JM. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ "Shorty Said". Lyrics Genius. 2010-03-29. Retrieved 2024-04-18.