Jacques Doyasbère (Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, Val-de-Marne, 26 December 1919 – Paris, 3 November 1969) was a French thoroughbred racing jockey.[1]

Jacques Doyasbère
OccupationJockey
Born26 December 1919
Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, France
Died3 November 1969 (1969-11-04) (aged 49)
Career winsNot found
Major racing wins
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (4)
Prix d'Ispahan (5)
Grand Critérium (5)
Prix Morny (5)
Ascot Gold Cup (1954)
Significant horses
Djebel, Ardan, Tantieme
Tanerko, Caracalla, Coaraze

One of his country's top jockeys of all time, Doyasbère rode for such prominent owners as Marcel Boussac and François Dupré. During his career, he won virtually every important race in France more than once including a record four wins in the country's most prestigious event, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Multiple race wins in France

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  France

References

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  1. ^ L'Express (France), 1969 "Décédé : Jacques Doyasbère, 49 ans, le 3 novembre, à Paris, des suites d'une maladie. Seul jockey à avoir ..."