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Jockeys' Guild to Honor Two Riders Nov. 5-6

Members of the Jockeys' Guild will honor the late jockey Mark Villa and the seriously injured Michael Martinez during the weekend of Nov. 5-6.

 Thursday, October 28, 2010

Rider Dies at Blue Ribbon Downs

A rider at Blue Ribbon Downs died Oct. 18 after he fell from a horse during the first race at the Sallisaw, Okla., track.

 Monday, October 19, 2009

Hong Kong Jockey Dies Due to Race Injuries

The Hong Kong Jockey Club reported that apprentice jockey Philip C. T. Cheng died Tuesday as a result of injuries he sustained in a fall Saturday in the fourth race at Sha Tin Racecourse.

 Tuesday, September 26, 2000

Deceased Jockey's Parents File Suit

The parents of deceased jockey J.C. Gonzalez filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court that seeks unspecified damages to be paid by a trainer and several veterinarians whom they believe are responsible for their son's death.

 Tuesday, September 05, 2000