Jeremy Rose (born April 1, 1979 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse jockey. He began his career as a professional rider at Delaware Park in Wilmington, Delaware and in 2001 was his breakout year and he was voted the United States' Eclipse Award for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey.
In 2005, Rose guided Afleet Alex, to victory in two American Classic Races, the Preakness and Belmont Stakes. His performances that year earned him the ESPY Award as the top American jockey of 2005. He earned his 1000th career victory at Delaware Park on July 3, 2005.
In 2008, Rose was suspended for six months by the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission for whipping Appeal to the City in the head during a June 23 race at Delaware Park. Rose, the horse's trainer and its owner, have asserted it was an accident and the suspension is under appeal.
Jeremy Rose currently resides in Elkton, Maryland.
Early life Rose was a top wrestler at Bellefonte Area High School.Finley, Bill. "From Jockeying for a Mount to the Derby." New York Times: D.7. New York Times. May 03 2005. Web. 31 May 2012.
Year-end charts Chart (2001–present)PeakpositionNational Earnings List for Jockeys 2001 30National Earnings List for Jockeys 2002 24National Earnings List for Jockeys 200350National Earnings List for Jockeys 200443National Earnings List for Jockeys 200523National Earnings List for Jockeys 200628National Earnings List for Jockeys 200719National Earnings List for Jockeys 200839National Earnings List for Jockeys 200928National Earnings List for Jockeys 201037National Earnings List for Jockeys 201164
References
External links Jeremy Rose at the NTRA