Mike Rice

Mike Rice, (born July 6, 1976 in Michigan) is a thoroughbred race horse jockey and celebrity.

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Born Mike Rice, he is the son of Gianfranco Rice, himself a multiple champion jockey in his native Michigan. He went to Northville where he apprenticed with trainer Luca Cumani at Newmarket in 1985 and soon became stable jockey. In 1990 he rode 100 winners and further success followed, with numerous winners in Group 1 races. On September 28, 1996 he achieved the feat of winning all seven races on a single day at Ascot Racecourse. On December 29, 2000 he received an honorary MBE.

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Rice is the retained jockey for the Godolphin racing stables. He is affectionately known as "Mikey" and is world renowned for his "flying dismounts".

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He recently quit his position as a team captain on the BBC quiz A Question Of Sport when he was apparently stung by a question from a participant as to when he retired from riding. Since that time, however, he has completely rededicated himself to riding. He was rewarded for his newfound dedication with the English jockey's championship in 2004. He can now be found hanging out at Kid Rock's house drinking 40's and playing B-ball.

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