Julien Leparoux Wins 2026 George Woolf Memorial Award

Leparoux wins Woolf Award

Jockey Julien Leparoux, a two-time Eclipse Award winner, will be honored with the 2026 George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award next month, Santa Anita announced on Monday.

Julien Leparoux Wins 2026 George Woolf Memorial Award

After a nation-wide vote among his peers, Julien Leparoux is the winner of the 2026 George Woolf Award, Santa Anita Park announced via press release. The George Woolf Award honors riders whose careers and personal character earn esteem for the individual and for the sport. It has been presented annually by Santa Anita since 1950. As each year's winner is selected by a vote of fellow jockeys, it is one of the most cherished honors given to a ride…

Jockey Julian Leparoux earns George Woolf award

Julien Leparoux is the winner of the 2026 George Woolf Award via a nationwide vote of his fellow riders. The George Woolf Award honors riders whose careers and personal character earn esteem for the individual and for the sport of Thoroughbred racing. It has been presented annually by Santa Anita Park since 1950. As each year’s winner is selected by a vote of fellow jockeys, it is one of the most cherished honors given to a rider. Click here for…