Roger Poincelet

British Classic Races 1,000 Guineas (1960, 1963) 2,000 Guineas (1952) Epsom Derby (1961) Epsom Oaks (1960) Roger Poincelet (3 March 1921 - 1 November 1977) was a French jockey who rode a total of over 3,000 winners in a long career on both the flat and, initially, jumps.Poincelet kept Psidium at the back of the field until reaching Tattenham Corner.He then brought the horse on a path along the outside of the field to win the race.He died in a Paris hospital on Tuesday, 1 November 1977, aged 57, after a long and painful illness.[1] Great Britain France This French horse racing biographical article is a stub.
JockeyPrix de l'Arc de TriomphePrix du Jockey ClubBritish Classic Races1,000 Guineas2,000 GuineasEpsom DerbyEpsom OaksAscot Gold CupChampion StakesKing George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes Coronation HafizHula Dancer Never Too Late Prince Royal PsidiumRight Royal ThunderheadPrince Aly KhanPrix de l'Arc de TriomphesCoronationPrince RoyalBritish classicsThunderheadNever Too LatePsidiumGreat Britain1,000 Guineas Stakes2,000 Guineas StakesFrance