NORTH AMERICAN JOCKEY

Melancon J — Jockey Profile, Recent Rides, Upcoming Mounts & Stats

6 upcoming rides

⏱ Upcoming rides — Saturday 19 September 2026

R3
Gangster Flash
Louisiana Downs · R3 Louisiana Cup Filly and Mare Sprint S. · 6 Furlongs · Dirt · trainer Klanfer Alan
M/L
5-2
R6
Jojo Bean
Louisiana Downs · R6 Louisiana Cup Distaff S. · 1 1/16 Miles · Turf · trainer Allen Landry
M/L
8-1
R7
Achromedoutcat
Louisiana Downs · R7 Louisiana Cup Sprint S. · 6 Furlongs · Dirt · trainer Randy Degeyter, Jr.
M/L
5-2
R8
Bons Temps Roule
Louisiana Downs · R8 Louisiana Cup Turf Classic S. · 1 1/16 Miles · Turf · trainer Juan Larrosa
M/L
3-1

⏱ Upcoming rides — Monday 21 September 2026

R1
Ostrica
Louisiana Downs · R1 · 1 Mile · Turf · trainer Justin Jeansonne
R7
E Ted
Louisiana Downs · R7 · 7 1/2 Furlongs · Turf · trainer Justin Jeansonne

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