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Released from Hospital, Santos Facing Long Recovery

Jockey Jose Santos, seriously injured Feb. 1 in a three-horse spill at Aqueduct, was released from North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, N.Y., Friday afternoon.

 Friday, February 09, 2007

Santos Remains Hospitalized After Spill

Jockey Jose Santos, who won the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) aboard Funny Cide in 2003, remained hospitalized Feb. 2 with serious injuries incurred in a three-horse spill at Aqueduct Race Course the previous afternoon.

 Friday, February 02, 2007

McLaughlin Named 2006 MS Champion

Kiaran McLaughlin, trainer of 2006 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Jazil, has been named this year's MS Champion by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Kentucky-Southeast Indiana Chapter.

 Thursday, September 07, 2006

Retired Jockey Stevens Signs Contract with NBC

Retired jockey Gary Stevens has officially joined NBC Sports' broadcasting team, according to his manager, Kelly Weitsma. The Hall of Fame rider finalized a long-term deal with NBC earlier this month, and will co-host the network's horse racing coverage along with broadcasting veteran Tom Hammond.

 Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Stevens Back in Saddle for ABC 'Wildfire' Debut

Retired jockey Gary Stevens will make his first guest appearance on the ABC family series Wildfire March 13. According to Stevens' Web site, the two-time Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner plays jockey Augie French in "Break Down," episode 2009 of the drama's second season. Jason London and singer Aidan Hawken also guest star in the program.

 Saturday, March 11, 2006

Stevens Ponders Television Series Role

Less than two months after his Nov. 26 retirement from racing, former jockey Gary Stevens is considering an invitation to guest star in the ABC original family series Wildfire.

 Saturday, January 07, 2006

Foundation to Assist Injured Riders Officially Launched

An organization first discussed last year to assist jockeys and exercise riders who suffer serious injuries was officially launched with its first board of directors meeting Oct. 28 at Belmont Park.

 Friday, October 28, 2005

Decision on Allowing Jockey Ads in Derby Pushed to Wednesday

After hearing final arguments Tuesday morning, a federal judge said he will rule on whether to allow jockey advertising in this year's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) Wednesday morning.

 Tuesday, April 27, 2004