Mickael Barzalona

Mickael Barzalona (born August 1991 in Lyon, France) is a French-born Thoroughbred horse racing jockey.

Career

In June 2011, Barzalona rode Pour Moi to win the 2011 Epsom Derby at Epsom, completing a remarkable come back from last place to 1st over the final straight, winning by a head. This despite misjudging the finish line and therefore standing in his stirrups and pulling his hoses head back, celebrating before the race had finished.^[1][2] Less than 2 weeks later, Barzelona rode a good race to take 16-1 underdog, Opinion Poll to 2nd place in the Gold Cup at Ascot behind odds-on favourite and defending champion, Fame and Glory.

Major wins

France

• Prix Saint-Alary - (1) - Wavering (2011)

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Great Britain

• Epsom Derby - (1) - Pour Moi (2011)

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Italie

• Premio Roma - (1) - Zazou (2011)

References

1. ^ "Epsom: Pour Moi triumphs in thrilling Derby". BBC Sport. 4 June 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/horse_racing/13654179.stm. Retrieved 7 June 2011. 
2. ^ "Mickael Barzalona and Joseph O’Brien prove youth can triumph over experience". Daily Telegraph. 4 June 2011. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/8557245/The-Derby-2011-Mickael-Barzalona-and-Joseph-OBrien-prove-youth-can-triumph-over-experience.html. Retrieved 7 June 2011. 

External Links

• Racing Post Profile

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