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Jockeys' Guild Assembly set for South Florida

Jockeys' Guild Assembly set for South Florida

Riders from across the U.S. plan to discuss racetrack contributions, membership, and health, safety, and insurance issues when they gather for the 2013 Jockeys' Guild Assembly in Hollywood, Fla. Jan. 28-29.

 Monday, December 03, 2012

Panel: WV Jockeys Not Paid Proper Mount Fees

The West Virginia Racing Commission April 13 ordered payment of jockeys that were shortchanged on some mount fees at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races for almost seven months.

 Friday, April 13, 2012
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
Jockeys Receive Mount Fee Increase at Emerald

Jockeys Receive Mount Fee Increase at Emerald

The Jockeys' Guild and the Washington HBPA have reached an agreement on a new mount fee schedule at Emerald Downs which will take effect when the track opens its 2011 racing season April 15.

 Tuesday, January 25, 2011
NM Jockeys Receive Mount Fee Increase

NM Jockeys Receive Mount Fee Increase

The New Mexico Racing Commission approved an increase in base mount fees for jockeys starting with the opening of Sunland Park Dec. 10.

 Monday, November 22, 2010

Oklahoma Jockeys Receive Mount Fee Increase

Following completion of the permanent rule making process of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, jockeys in Oklahoma received an increase in base mount fees beginning July 11, the date the new jockey fee schedule rule went

 Tuesday, July 13, 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
Conflict Over Model Rule on Jockey Mount Fees

Conflict Over Model Rule on Jockey Mount Fees

A controversial model rule that increases losing mount fees for jockeys generated lively debate Dec. 8 when both sides presented their case.

 Tuesday, December 08, 2009
National HBPA Acts on Rule for Mount Fees

National HBPA Acts on Rule for Mount Fees

The National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Executive Committee voted Dec. 6 to endorse a presentation on jockey mount fees president Joe Santanna will make Dec. 8 during the University of Arizona Symposium on Racing & Gaming.

 Sunday, December 06, 2009
Mount Fees Increased at Turf Paradise

Mount Fees Increased at Turf Paradise

Losing mount fees for jockeys riding at Turf Paradise will be increased beginning January 1, 2009.

 Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Deal in Place to Increase PA Mount Fees

The Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association has reached an agreement with the Jockeys' Guild and Jockeys at Penn National Inc. to increase the minimum losing mount fee to $75 for all finishes below third-place.

 Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Indiana Jocks Receive Mount Fee Increase

Indiana Jocks Receive Mount Fee Increase

Jockeys riding at Indiana Downs and Hoosier Park will receive a two-stage increase in their losing mount fees beginning Monday, May 26 at Indiana Downs.

 Saturday, May 24, 2008
Jocks in New York Get Mount Fee Increase

Jocks in New York Get Mount Fee Increase

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) and the Jockeys' Guild have agreed to a new scale of mount fees for jockeys at tracks run by the New York Racing Association which will take effect April 2, the Guild announced in a March 8 press release.

 Saturday, March 08, 2008
Jockeys Get Mount-Fee Increase, Pension Assistance

Jockeys Get Mount-Fee Increase, Pension Assistance

Two separate pieces of legislation passed by both houses of the California legislature and signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger provide for an increase in mount fees for jockeys as well as a contribution to a pension plan for riders.

 Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Calif. Bill to Increase Riding Fees Gets Initial OK

A bill that would increase riding fees for California jockeys and tie future hikes to the state's minimum wage law cleared the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee April 25.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2007