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Retired Jockeys to Face Arlington's Top Five

Retired Jockeys to Face Arlington's Top Five

Five retired jockeys will ride against five of the top riders in the Arlington Park standings in the "Arlington Fab vs. Legends" turf race Aug. 17, one day before the 30th running of the Arlington Million.

 Monday, August 13, 2012

Homeister, Plesa Among Calder Hall of Fame Inductees

Calder Race Course will induct four individuals into its Hall of Fame this year on Sunday, Sept. 3: Shocker T. (horse), Eddie Plesa, Jr. (trainer), Herb and Ione Elkins (owner/breeder), and Rosemary Homeister, Jr. (jockey).

 Monday, June 19, 2006

Homeister Jr. Plans Return to Racing

Jockey Rosemary Homeister Jr., who retired from Thoroughbred racing in November 2004 to set off on a career as a real estate agent, has decided to return to her lifelong love: horses.

 Friday, June 09, 2006

Popular Jockey Homeister to Quit Riding

After a career in which she gathered over 1,700 winners and legions on fans, jockey Rosemary Homeister, Jr. announced her retirement from racing on Friday.

 Saturday, November 13, 2004

Coa Pick-Up Mount Sets Track Record in Noble Royalty

Castlebrook set a track record at Calder Race Course on Saturday, running 1 1/16 miles in 1:42.55 on a fast track in the $50,000 Noble Royalty Handicap for fillies and mares. Jockey Eibar Coa picked up the mount on Castlebrook as regular rider Rosemary Homeister Jr. remains in New Jersey, unable to acquire a flight to South Florida following Tuesday's events.

 Saturday, September 15, 2001

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 Thursday, December 28, 2000

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 Monday, July 17, 2000