Kent Desormeaux Biography

Kent Jason Desormeaux (born February 27 1970 in Maurice Vermilion Parish Louisiana) is an American thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame jockey who holds the U.S. record for most races won in a single year with 598 wins in 1989. He has won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes three times each and the Belmont Stakes once. Aboard Real Quiet he lost the 1998 Triple Crown by a nose.
From a Cajun family Desormeaux grew up in a rural farming area located a few miles outside of Maurice Louisiana. His parents are Brenda and Harris Desormeaux. I was born and raised here his mother said. We speak French and are proud of it. My dad is the one who bought Kent his first saddle. There's always been a strong connection to this countryside.
His brother J. Keith Desormeaux older by three years is a race horse trainer. They have four younger siblings Kristie Kelli Kalen and Kip. His mother explained the names: Keith was named for my little brother John Keith who drowned. I just liked the name Kent and then we just decided to go with the K's.

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