TRAINER Rohan Crichton has confirmed that his horse, Rough Entry, will be ridden by visiting jockey Julien Leparoux in the upcoming Mouttet Mile, the premier race on the local racing calendar set to take place on Saturday, December 2 at Caymanas Park.

“Arrangements have been made, and I can officially announce that jockey Julien Leparoux will ride my horse Rough Entry in the Mouttet Mile. I am happy for this arrangement as Leparoux is a top rider and I know he will give Rough Entry the best-possible assistance in the saddle,” stated Crichton.

Leparoux’s participation on Mouttet Mile Race Day was confirmed on Friday, November 24. According to Equibase, Leparoux boasts an impressive career record with 17,179 starts; 2,955 wins; 2,463 second-place finishes; and 2,143 third-place finishes, totalling earnings of $192,738,721.

He has won seven Breeders’ Cup races, including the 2015 Breeders’ Cup Mile and the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile. On June 4, 2022 Leparoux became the fifth rider to win 1,000 races at Churchill Downs when he guided Walkathon to victory in the Grade 3 Regret Stakes.

Rough Entry has enjoyed a successful career in the United States, competing in 34 races and securing eight victories, six second-place finishes, and three third-place finishes.

His career earnings total US$254,526. In 2023 Rough Entry participated in seven races, securing two wins and four second-place finishes, with no third-place finishes.

His most recent race took place on September 23, 2023 in a six-furlong Optional Claiming event, which he won with a time of 1:10.60.