Thierry Gillet
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Thierry Gillet is a top French jockey
who won the 2004 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
aboard Bago
, a thoroughbred
race horse he has ridden in 14 of his career starts. In April 2009, at age 39, Gillet announced his retirement from racing, citing recurring weight problems. He won 904 races in his career.
In 2007, he won the Criterium de Saint-Cloud
riding the colt Full of Gold.
Jockey
A jockey is an athlete who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession. The word also applies to camel riders in camel racing.-Etymology:...
who won the 2004 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
2004 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
The 2004 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe was a horse race which took place at Longchamp on Sunday October 3, 2004. It was the 83rd running of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, and it was won by Bago...
aboard Bago
Bago (horse)
Bago was the European Three-Year-Old Champion Thoroughbred race horse in 2004. Bred by the Niarchos family, Bago is best known for winning the 2004 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe amongst his five Group One successes....
, a thoroughbred
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
race horse he has ridden in 14 of his career starts. In April 2009, at age 39, Gillet announced his retirement from racing, citing recurring weight problems. He won 904 races in his career.
In 2007, he won the Criterium de Saint-Cloud
Critérium de Saint-Cloud
The Critérium de Saint-Cloud is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Saint-Cloud over a distance of 2,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in November....
riding the colt Full of Gold.
Wins
- Two-time winner of the Critérium InternationalCritérium International (horse race)The Critérium International is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Saint-Cloud over a distance of 1,600 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late October or early November.-History:The event was introduced...
, in 2001 and 2003. - Six-time winner of the Prix de PomonePrix de PomoneThe Prix de Pomone is a Group 2 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 2,500 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.-History:The event is named after Pomona, the Roman goddess of...
: Bright Moon (1993, 1994), Helen of Spain (1996), Interlude (2000), Abitara (2001), Lune d'Or (2004) - Two-time winner of the Prix GanayPrix GanayThe Prix Ganay is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,100 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late April or early May....
in 2004 and 2005. - Prix du CalvadosPrix du CalvadosThe Prix du Calvados is a Group 3 flat horse race in France which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 1,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August....
, 1999 and 2003. - Prix MinervePrix MinerveThe Prix Minerve is a Group 3 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 2,500 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.-History:...
1996 and 2002 - Prix ChloePrix ChloeThe Prix Chloe is a Group 3 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Chantilly over a distance of 1,800 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July.-History:...
1997 and 1999 - Premio Mario Incisa della Rocchetta 1999 and 2001
- Prix NoaillesPrix NoaillesThe Prix Noailles is a Group 2 flat horse race in France which is open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in April.-History:...
2008 - Grand Prix de ParisGrand Prix de ParisThe Grand Prix de Paris is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.-History:...
2004 - Prix VermeillePrix VermeilleThe Prix Vermeille is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.-History:The event was established in 1897, and it...
2004 - Prix Jean RomanetPrix Jean RomanetThe Prix Jean Romanet is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged four years or older. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 2,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.The event is named in memory of Jean Romanet , who...
2004 - Prix des ChênesPrix des ChênesThe Prix des Chênes is a Group 3 flat horse race in France which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and geldings. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,600 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.-History:...
2003 - Prix de la NonettePrix de la NonetteThe Prix de la Nonette is a Group 3 flat horse race in France which is open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 2,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.-History:...
1999 - Prix de Seine-et-OisePrix de Seine-et-OiseThe Prix de Seine-et-Oise is a Group 3 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Maisons-Laffitte over a distance of 1,200 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late October or early November.-History:The event was established...
1999 - Prix VanteauxPrix VanteauxThe Prix Vanteaux is a Group 3 flat horse race in France which is open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,850 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late April or early May.-History:The event is named in honour of the Vanteaux...
1999 - Prix du LysPrix du LysThe Prix du Lys is a Group 3 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and geldings. It is run at Chantilly over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June.-History:...
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