Rene Douglas

Born:
1967-03-03
Panama City
-, Panama

Currently Residing:
Aventura
Florida USA

Height: 5 4
Weight: 112 lbs

His wife, Natalia is interested in horseracing. They have three sons - Michael, Giancarlo and Christian.


Notes:
Rene Douglas following footsteps of his father and brother admitted to jockey school at his early years. He clinched his first victory in Panama with Betitio Che immigrated to the United States in 1983 and sacrificed himself completely in the service of horseracing. Douglas won 1996 Belmont with Editor s Note posted three riding titles at Calder and Hialeah held record for most wins in a single race meet at Hialeah accomplished twice the most wins on a single card with six at Calder registered four riding titles at Arlington Park (2001-2004) made a record number of consecutive titles at the Chicago track won seven races on one card at Arlington Park on July 24, 2003. Douglas came down to southern California from Chicago and became a leading rider at the 2004 Hollywood Park fall meet where he completed second. He recorded 3000th win through January 13, 2005 at the historic Santa Anita Park. By winning 242 races in 2004 claimed 14th spot nationally. He was out of touch from racing at the end of 2005 due to his brother s death followed by his father in January 2006. Returned to racing in February 2006 at Gulfstream. On 23rd May, 2009 Rene Douglas injured himself in grade III Arlington Matron Handicap. Born to Be was bumped and he landed right on top of him. He was transferred to hospital where surgeons worked on him for 7 hours. He may not be able to walk again. Born to Be was euthanized

Statistics

Year	Races Run	Wins	Place	Show	Earnings
2009	282	38	47	28	-
2008	862	145	128	106	-
2006	724	129	105	102	-
2005	807	105	115	108	-
2004	1297	242	194	182	-

Facts

• Important racing wins

• 1989 Lawrence Realization Stakes, Washington, D.C. International

• 1993 Frances A. Genter Stakes

• 1995 Del Mar Derby

• 1999 Excelsior Breeders Cup Handicap

• 2000 Frances A. Genter Stakes

• 2001 Stars and Stripes Turf Handicap

• 2002 Stars and Stripes Turf Handicap, American Derby, American Handicap, Arlington Classic

• 2003 Stars and Stripes Turf Handicap, Arlington Classic, Gardenia Handicap

• 2004 Stars and Stripes Turf Handicap, Arlington Classic, Ashland Stakes, Sunshine Millions Turf, Yellow Ribbon Stakes

• 2005 Sunshine Millions Distaff

• 2006 Arlington-Washington Futurity Stakes, Ohio Derby, Summer Stakes

• 2007 Frances A. Genter Stakes, Davona Dale Stakes, Beverly D. Stakes

• 2008 Rushaway Stakes

• American Classics / Breeders Cup wins Belmont Stakes (1996), Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies (2006)