Donnie Meche

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Donnie Meche
OccupationJockey
Born (1974-10-10) October 10, 1974 (age 49)[1]
Rayne, Louisiana
Career wins1,900 (ongoing)
Major racing wins
Illinois Oaks (1998)
Fair Grounds Oaks (2000, 2003)
Silverbulletday Stakes (2000, 2005)
Louisiana Derby (2001)
Remington Springboard Mile Stakes
(2001, 2002)
Spinaway Stakes (2001)
Arkansas Derby (2002)
Black Gold Stakes 2002)
Kentucky Stakes (2002)
Lecomte Stakes (2002)
Louisville Handicap (2002)
Rebel Stakes (2002)
Southwest Stakes (2002)
Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes (2002)
Delta Princess Stakes (2004)
Mardi Gras Stakes (2005)
Taylor's Special Handicap (2007)
Gentilly Stakes (2009)
Significant horses
Fifty Stars

Donnie James Meche (born October 10, 1974 in Rayne, Louisiana) is an American jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing.

Donnie Meche won his first race at Evangeline Downs in May 1993. He was the top apprentice rider at Louisiana Downs in 1994.

He is ten minutes younger than twin brother Lonnie, who, along with younger brother Cody, is also a jockey.

References[edit]

Year-end charts[edit]

Chart (2000–present) Peak
position
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2000 61
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2001 47
National Earnings List for Jockeys 2002 46