Birthdate - June 24, 1979
Birthplace - Spanish Town, Jamaica
Height - 5 feet, 1 inch
Weight - 115 pounds
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
* Became the 11th jockey to win six races in a single day in New York when he went 6-for-9 at Aqueduct on Feb. 15, 1998. Went 6-for-10 at Fair Grounds, including four stakes, on December 22, 2007.
* Won 1998 Eclipse Award as Outstanding Apprentice.
INTRODUCTION TO RACING
* Father was a racing fan who took Shaun to the track. He began as a hot walker and groom and then became an exercise rider.
FIRST WINNER
* Glitter Lad, Sept. 4, 1997, Calder
MAJOR NEW YORK STAKES WINS
Alfred G. Vanderbilt: Majesticperfection (2010)
Carter: Peeping Tom (2001); Brutally Frank (2000)
Cigar Mile: Kodiak Kowboy (2009)
Forego: Midnight Lute (2007)
Gotham: Badge (1999)
Jockey Club Gold Cup: Evening Attire (2002)
Saratoga Special: Kodiak Kowboy (2007)
Spinaway: Appealing Zophie (2006)
Vosburgh: Kodiak Kowboy (2009)