American Classics wins:Belmont Stakes (1996)Breeders' Cup wins:Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (2006)René R. Douglas (born March 3, 1967, in Panama City, Panama) is a former Panamanian jockey who competed in American Thoroughbred horse racing.
Born into a horse racing family, after attending jockey school Douglas rode in his native Panama for a year and a half before moving to the United States in 1983.
[2][3] In the richest win of his career, Rene Douglas captured the 2006 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies aboard Dreaming of Anna.
Jockey Jamie Theriot's horse, Sky Mom, was disqualified by the stewards for causing the accident.
[4] He uses a wheelchair, and after spinal surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation, he has led an active life since and remains involved in racing as an owner.