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Live Racing Returns to Mountaineer Friday

Live Racing Returns to Mountaineer Friday

Live Thoroughbred racing returns this Friday, March 2, at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort. The track in West Virginia's northern panhandle will commence its 62nd season with a 10-race card.

 Monday, February 27, 2012
Dominguez Wins George Woolf Jockey Award

Dominguez Wins George Woolf Jockey Award

Two-time Eclipse Award winning jockey Ramon Dominguez has been selected as the 63rd winner of the prestigious Santa Anita George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award.

 Monday, February 27, 2012
Martin, Parker, Hicks Honored by Guild

Martin, Parker, Hicks Honored by Guild

The Jockeys' Guild, meeting in south Florida for its annual assembly, on Jan. 30 presented awards to Jacky Martin, Deshawn Parker, and Dave Hicks.

 Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Pletcher, Dominguez Take 2011 Earnings Titles

Pletcher, Dominguez Take 2011 Earnings Titles

For the second year in a row, Ramon Dominguez topped the 2011 national jockey standings with more than $20 million in earnings. Todd Pletcher once again led all trainers in the United States.

 Sunday, January 01, 2012

Finalists Named for 2012 Woolf Jockey Award

Ramon Dominguez, Corey Lanerie, Martin Pedroza, DeShawn Parker, and Scott Stevens are the finalists for the 63rd annual George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award in 2012, Santa Anita Park announced Nov. 23.

 Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Mountaineer Begins 210-Day Meet March 1

Mountaineer Begins 210-Day Meet March 1

Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort will begin its 210-day meet March 1 with a schedule similar to that of last year.

 Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Despite Setbacks, Parker Claims Riding Title

Despite Setbacks, Parker Claims Riding Title

Despite missing nearly three months of time due to a injuries, DeShawn Parker led all jockeys in wins in 2010, the first time he has accomplished that feat during his long career.

 Wednesday, January 05, 2011
2010 Leaders: Pletcher, Dominguez, WinStar

2010 Leaders: Pletcher, Dominguez, WinStar

Todd Pletcher, Ramon Dominguez and WinStar Farm were the leading trainer, jockey, and owner, respectively, based on North American earnings in 2010, according to final statistics from the Equibase Company.

 Saturday, January 01, 2011
Close Races in Jockeys' Standings for 2010

Close Races in Jockeys' Standings for 2010

With two days remaining on the 2010 racing calendar, there are close races for North America's leading jockey by earnings and leading jockey by number of wins.

 Thursday, December 30, 2010

Jockeys' Guild Elects 27 to Senate

A total of 27 members of the Jockeys' Guild have been elected to the organization's senate, including newcomers Deshawn Parker, Joe Talamo, and Jay Conklin.

 Thursday, November 04, 2010
Santa Anita George Woolf Finalists Announced

Santa Anita George Woolf Finalists Announced

Santa Anita Park announced Dec. 9 a list of five finalists for the 61st annual Santa Anita George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award, with the winner to be announced in January.

 Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Inside Track: 3,000 and Counting

Inside Track: 3,000 and Counting

Some people have to overcome one large obstacle to achieve their goals. DeShawn Parker climbed three different hurdles to get what he wanted.

 Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Parker Scores 3,000th Victory at Mountaineer

DeShawn Parker, the winningest African-American jockey in Thoroughbred history, reached a career milestone the night of Aug. 17 when he scored the 3,000th victory of his career. Parker won the first race at Mountaineer Park, rallying Wildcat Cat to a narrow victory in a 4 1/2-furlong dash on the turf.

 Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Deshawn Parker Wins 2,000th Race

Deshawn L. Parker won his 2,000th race when he guided Keeponthesunniside to victory in the third race at Mountaineer Race Track and Gaming Resort.

 Saturday, August 27, 2005