Wednesday, February 08 2012

Perrodin Easing Into Retirement

NEW ORLEANS (Wednesday, February 08, 2012) – There were a lot of highpoints along the way in the lengthy and distinguished riding career of Louisiana-born jockey Elvis (E J.) Perrodin, but at 55 years of age, the lanky, popular reinsman affectionately known as Tee-Joe decided late last week that it was time to hang up his tack.

Perrodin was listed to ride Michael Collins’ The Reverend James for his brother-in-law, trainer Pat Mouton, in last Friday’s third race but took off that mount when announcing his retirement.