Jockey DeShawn Parker returns to horse racing action December 5, 2012, at Tampa Bay Downs.

For those wondering where jockey DeShawn Parker has been, he will return to action Tuesday, December 5, 2012, at Tampa Bay Downs. As many of you know, Parker competes mostly at Mountaineer Park. For 2012, Parker has 1,273 starts (303-223-189). He will ride in four claiming races in his return.

On Tuesday, Parker will ride Robin des Concorde (Race 3), Slam Runner (Race 5), Big Gavel (Race 7) and Alex's Vision (Race 10).

Despite not racing since Nov. 13, Parker is ranked 59th in earnings — $3,751,497. Of those ranked in the top 100, only Ramon A. Dominguez (1,363), Javier Castellano (1,367) and Leandro R. Goncalves (1,329) have more mounts this year. (Stats are as of the morning of Nov. 30.)

Tampa Bay opens Saturday. Tampa Bay is off the next three days before returning to action Wednesday, which is part of its 91-day meet, ending May 5, 2013.