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Jockeys' Charity Basketball Game Set

The 45th annual Santa Anita Jockeys/Holy Angels charity basketball game will take place Feb. 23, at La Salle High School in Pasadena, Calif., with proceeds to benefit the Holy Angels athletic program and disabled jockeys.

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Problems Continue for Louisiana Jockey Clark

Louisiana-based jockey Trevino Clark has been suspended six months by stewards for his refusal to submit to a urine test when requested, the third time the rider has received the same penalty for that offense.

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Jockeys' Guild Seeks Contracts With Tracks

Jockeys' Guild Seeks Contracts With Tracks

On the heels of signing a contract with Churchill Downs Inc. that ended a protracted stalemate, the Jockeys' Guild is preparing to launch an initiative to get other tracks to enter into agreements with the organization.

 Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Alcohol Testing for New York Jockeys Approved

New York regulators have given final approval to a first-ever rule in the state requiring race-day testing of Thoroughbred jockeys for the presence of alcohol.

 Wednesday, January 25, 2012

OK of NY Jock Blood Alcohol Tests Expected

State racing regulators in New York are expected to give final approval to a new rule requiring race-day blood alcohol content testing of Thoroughbred jockeys at the board's Jan. 25 meeting.

 Monday, January 23, 2012
CDI, Jockeys' Guild Reach Agreement

CDI, Jockeys' Guild Reach Agreement

A dispute between the Jockeys' Guild and Churchill Downs Inc. has been resolved with the racetrack operating company agreeing to a contract with the jockeys' organization.

 Monday, January 23, 2012
Jockeys' Guild Assembly Planned for Florida

Jockeys' Guild Assembly Planned for Florida

This year's Jockeys' Guild Assembly will be held in Hollywood Beach, Fla., Jan. 30-31, the organization announced Jan. 10.

 Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Parx Jockey Ejected; Trainer Fighting Ban

A jockey based at Parx Racing in Pennsylvania has been excluded from the property for allegedly being in the women jockeys' room while one of them was in the shower.

 Monday, January 09, 2012
Jockeys Injured in Spill at Penn National

Jockeys Injured in Spill at Penn National

Two jockeys were transported to the hospital after a three-horse spill the evening of Dec. 13 at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

 Wednesday, December 14, 2011

WV High Court Rules in Jockey Ejection Cases

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, in a ruling filed Nov. 18, has upheld a circuit court decision that seven jockeys ejected from Charles Town Races in 2009 have the right to appeal to the state racing commission.

 Friday, November 18, 2011
Pino Now 13th on All-Time Jockey Win List

Pino Now 13th on All-Time Jockey Win List

Jockey Mario Pino moved ahead of Hall of Famer Eddie Delahoussaye for 13th on the all-time win list when he guided 13-1 shot Torcello to victory in the second race at Laurel Park in Maryland Nov. 17.

 Thursday, November 17, 2011
Pino Ties Delahoussaye on All-Time Win List

Pino Ties Delahoussaye on All-Time Win List

Jockey Mario Pino tied for 13th on the all-time win list with Hall of Famer Eddie Delahoussaye with a victory in the eighth race at Laurel Park Nov. 10.

 Thursday, November 10, 2011

Jockeys' Guild Hosting Disabled Riders at BC

The Jockeys' Guild is bringing five disabled jockeys to the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

 Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Great Britain Toughens Whip-Use Penalties

Beginning Oct. 10, jockeys in Great Britain will face a minimum suspension of five days for not adhering to stricter limits for use of the whip in races.

 Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Fundraiser Set for Injured Jockey Martin

A national fundraiser for seriously injured Quarter Horse jockey Jacky Martin will be held at racetracks across the country Oct. 8, the Jockey's Guild said.

 Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Jockey Ejection Arguments Heard in WV Court

Parties in a two-year-old case involving the ejection of seven jockeys from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races made their arguments Sept. 20 in the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.

 Wednesday, September 21, 2011

CDI Will Not Renew Jockeys' Guild Contract

Churchill Downs Inc. does not plan to renew its agreement with the Jockeys' Guild when the four-year pact at the four CDI-owned tracks ends at the end of this year.

 Thursday, September 15, 2011

For Talamo, Pickup Mount Sets Right Tone

Jockey Joe Talamo made the most of his first trip to Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort Aug. 6 by winning the first race, the $85,000 Mountaineer Juvenile Stakes, with his first mount.

 Saturday, August 06, 2011

Jockeys to Sing for Charity

Saratoga jockeys will be in full voice Aug. 22, when they take the stage at Vapors Night Club for "Riders Up," an evening of jockey karaoke and dinner to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.

 Thursday, July 28, 2011
Apprentice Curatolo OK After Belmont Mishap

Apprentice Curatolo OK After Belmont Mishap

Apprentice jockey Ryan Curatolo, who fell from his mount during the post parade for the first race June 19 at Belmont Park, was examined and released from North Shore University Hospital.

 Sunday, June 19, 2011
Belmont Jocks Sign Calendars

Belmont Jocks Sign Calendars

On Belmont Stakes morning, several high-profile jockeys signed 2012 calendars for which they posed, to help benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund.

 Saturday, June 11, 2011
Dominguez Rides Six Winners at Belmont Park

Dominguez Rides Six Winners at Belmont Park

Ramon Dominguez joined Jorge Velasquez as one of only two jockeys to win six races in a single day at Belmont Park, aided by a sweep of the June 5 New York Stallion Series races aboard Darrin's Dilemma and Hessonite.

 Sunday, June 05, 2011

Judge: Suit Filed by Gill, Adamo Can Proceed

A judge for U.S. District Court in central Pennsylvania ruled May 26 a lawsuit filed by owner Michael Gill and trainer Anthony Adamo against a group of jockeys will be allowed to proceed.

 Friday, June 03, 2011

NSA obtains insurance coverage for jockeys

The National Steeplechase Association has obtained accident-insurance coverage for its licensed jockeys.

 Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Sounding Off - By Eric Mitchell

Sounding Off - By Eric Mitchell

Five things? We received 50 unique recommend-ations to improve racing.

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 Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Safety Alliance Updates Code of Standards

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance has updated its code of standards to add more protocol for jockey health and safety and prevention and reporting of equine injuries.

 Thursday, March 03, 2011
Riders Escape Serious Injury in 4-Horse Spill

Riders Escape Serious Injury in 4-Horse Spill

A spill involving four jockeys and their mounts sent two riders to the hospital and resulted in the euthanasia of one horse Feb. 13 at Aqueduct in New York.

 Sunday, February 13, 2011

Alvarez, Others Back to Work at Gulfstream

Four jockeys escaped serious injury after being unseated from their mounts in during the stretch run of the fifth race at Gulfstream Park in South Florida Feb. 11. Apprentice jockey Jose Alvarez fell in the first race.

 Saturday, February 12, 2011
Kentucky Panel Votes to Increase Mount Fees

Kentucky Panel Votes to Increase Mount Fees

Jockey mount fees will increase in Kentucky under a one-year agreement approved by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, but the decision wasn't unanimous.

 Thursday, February 10, 2011
Jockey Eibar Coa Arrested in Domestic Case

Jockey Eibar Coa Arrested in Domestic Case

Florida-based jockey Eibar Coa was jailed Monday, Jan. 31 on a domestic battery charge after his wife told police Coa punched her in the face, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

 Monday, January 31, 2011

Injured Jockey McManigell May Return Soon

Apprentice jockey Kristina McManigell, injured in a Jan. 17 racing accident at Parx Racing in Pennsylvania, may be discharged from the University of Pennsylvania hospital Jan. 21.

 Friday, January 21, 2011

McManigell Injured in Spill at Parx Racing

Apprentice jockey Kristina McManigell was taken to the hospital after her mount, High Fly Amore, broke down and fell while leading a field of $7,500 claimers at Parx Racing Jan. 17.

 Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Dominguez Rides Five Winners at Aqueduct

Dominguez Rides Five Winners at Aqueduct

Ramon Dominguez, the leading jockey on the New York Racing Association circuit the past two years, padded his early advantage in the 2011 standings by winning five races Jan. 8 at Aqueduct.

 Saturday, January 08, 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
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
Borel Suffers Broken Jaw

Borel Suffers Broken Jaw

Jockey Calvin Borel has a broken jaw that requires surgery and will miss the remainder of the Churchill Downs meet.

 Sunday, November 21, 2010

Jockey Crispin Rolls a Seven at Portland

Jockey Joe Crispin had a huge day at Portland Meadows Nov. 17, winning seven races on the nine-race card to equal his own record for wins on one program.

 Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Portland Meadows Jockey Challenge Nov. 29

Portland Meadows Jockey Challenge Nov. 29

Portland Meadows will host the second XpressBet Jockey Challenge Nov. 29. It will feature four riders at the Oregon and four from Southern California.

 Monday, November 15, 2010
'Jockey Bet' Returns for Breeders' Cup

'Jockey Bet' Returns for Breeders' Cup

John Velazquez and Julien Leparoux are the co-second choices at 5-1 behind a 3-1 "mutuel field" for the 2010 Breeders' Cup Jockey Bet during the Nov. 5-6 World Championships at Churchill Downs.

 Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Valenzuela Licensed to Ride in Kentucky

Valenzuela Licensed to Ride in Kentucky

The license review committee of Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Sept. 30 unanimously granted jockey Pat Valenzuela a license to ride in the state.

 Thursday, September 30, 2010

Jockey Villa Dead After Zia Park Accident

Jockey Mark Anthony Villa suffered fatal injuries Sept. 25 after his horse, Separate Money, fell after the finish line of the seventh race at Zia Park in New Mexico.

 Saturday, September 25, 2010
Saratoga Diary: Big Zucchini

Saratoga Diary: Big Zucchini

Jockeys aren't measured by how large or heavy they are, but by how well they ride.

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 Thursday, September 02, 2010

Rider Injured in Saratoga Training Accident

Ben Garner, an amateur steeplechase jockey who also exercised horses in the mornings, was airlifted to Albany Medical Center after sustaining serious injuries in a training accident at Saratoga Aug. 24.

 Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Jockey Rettele, 70, Wins River Downs Stakes

Jockey Rettele, 70, Wins River Downs Stakes

Richard Rettele, a 70-year-old who trains Thoroughbreds and rides Quarter Horses, just keeps on going -- he won a $15,000 stakes aboard Fearles Fred in the $15,000 Queen City Dash at River Downs in Ohio Aug. 10.

 Thursday, August 12, 2010

Arroyo Gets Prison Sentence From Judge

Jockey Norberto Arroyo Jr. will serve 2 1/2 years in a New York state prison for cocaine possession, a Saratoga County judge ruled July 2.

 Friday, July 02, 2010
Jockeys Pass on Preakness Advertising

Jockeys Pass on Preakness Advertising

The Jockeys' Guild will not pursue sponsorship opportunities for riders participating in the 2010 Preakness Stakes (gr. I), Guild national manager Terry Meyocks confirmed May 13.

 Friday, May 14, 2010
Horsepower Proves 'Cure' for Gwen Jocson

Horsepower Proves 'Cure' for Gwen Jocson

Gwen Jocson returned to the races a winner in the Legends for the Cure race for retired female riders at Pimlico Race Course May 14.

 Friday, May 14, 2010
Jockey Derby Advertising Again at Issue

Jockey Derby Advertising Again at Issue

The annual controversy over advertising on jockeys' pants at the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) resurfaced May 11 during two meetings of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

 Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Mountaineer Cancels, But Dispute Resolved

Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort will resume live racing May 8 after canceling May 7 because of a jockeys' boycott tied to mount fees.

 Friday, May 07, 2010

Vitek Memorial Service Set for March 13

A memorial service has been scheduled for jockey Justin Vitek March 13 following the racing program at Turfway Park. Vitek died Jan. 28 in Houston, Texas, after battling leukemia.

 Monday, March 08, 2010
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