Tim Doocy "5000" winners in USA

Jockey Tim Doocy notches 5,000th winner


USA: VETERAN jockey Tim Doocy has become the 25th North American-based rider to hit the 5,000-winnermark after a victory at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.

The 53-year-old needed a double to reach the milestone, and he duly scored in the first and last races at the Arkansas track, partnering 10-1 shot Color Me Out in the closing event.

According to The Blood-Horse, Doocy's mounts have won more than $65 million since 1976.

The rider has 298 stakes wins to his name, the highlight being Restless Con's success in the Grade 1 Haskell Invitational in 1990.