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Larry Melancon is a retired American jockey who was born on August 7, 1955 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. He began his career as a jockey in 1975 and retired in 2002. During his career, he won over 1,000 races and earned over $20 million in purses. He was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. Melancon is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs around 115 pounds. He is currently 65 years old. Melancon is married to his wife, Debbie, and they have two children together. Melancon has earned most of his net worth from his career as a jockey. He has also earned money from endorsements and other business ventures.

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Occupation Jockey
Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 7 August, 1955
Birthday 7 August
Birthplace Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, United States
Date of death March 25, 2021
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Nationality United States

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Larry Melancon Net Worth

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Timeline

1976

During his long career, Larry Melancon has won numerous Graded stakes races and of his four appearances in the Kentucky Derby, his top result was a fourth in 1976 aboard Amano.

1971

Melancon (pronounced Ma-lawn-son) began racing horses at age nine at local bush tracks and at age sixteen obtained his jockeys license. He rode his first winner on September 28, 1971 at Jefferson Downs Race Track in the New Orleans suburb of Kenner, Louisiana. The following year he won one hundred and eighty two races, the most of any apprentice jockey in the United States.

1955

Larry J. Melancon (born August 7, 1955 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana) is an American jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing who rides primarily on the Kentucky-Arkansas circuit.