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Krigger OK After Spill at Santa Anita

Jockey Kevin Krigger is expected to be back in action for his mount in the Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 21 after being involved in a spill at Santa Anita Park Jan. 18.

 Saturday, January 19, 2013
Acclamation to Make 2012 Debut in Whittingham

Acclamation to Make 2012 Debut in Whittingham

Champion Acclamation emerged from his June 3 workout "fine," according to trainer Don Warren and will enter the $250,000 Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap (gr. IT) at Betfair Hollywood Park in California June 9.

 Sunday, June 03, 2012
Pat Valenzuela Announces Latest Comeback

Pat Valenzuela Announces Latest Comeback

Patrick Valenzuela has announced his latest comeback through agent Tom Knust, that he plans to return to race riding at Betfair Hollywood Park April 26.

 Thursday, April 12, 2012
Valenzuela Off Mounts July 9 at Hollywood

Valenzuela Off Mounts July 9 at Hollywood

Jockey Patrick Valenzuela is off his mounts at Hollywood Park July 9 after being unseated in a race the night before. According to his agent, Tom Knust, the 48-year-old rider should return to action July 10.

 Saturday, July 09, 2011
Valenzuela Off Mounts Jan. 23 at Santa Anita

Valenzuela Off Mounts Jan. 23 at Santa Anita

Jockey Patrick Valenzuela, who was thrown to the turf following the start of the Sweet Life Stakes Jan. 22, was forced to take off of his nine mounts Jan. 23 as a result of the mishap.

 Sunday, January 23, 2011
Jockey Hill to Relocate to California

Jockey Hill to Relocate to California

Jockey Channing Hill, a regular on the New York circuit since 2005, will shift his tack to Southern California after riding the March 18 program at Aqueduct.

 Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Pat Valenzuela's License Revoked

Pat Valenzuela's License Revoked

Jockey Patrick Valenzuela's conditional racing license was terminated by the California Horse Racing Board Dec. 28 for violating terms of his agreement regarding the consumption or possession of alcohol.

 Friday, December 28, 2007
Valenzuela's Reinstatement Delayed by Oak Tree Stewards

Valenzuela's Reinstatement Delayed by Oak Tree Stewards

Jockey Patrick Valenzuela's reinstatement was on hold Oct. 24 following a brief meeting between Valenzuela and his agent, Tom Knust, with Oak Tree stewards at Santa Anita during the morning.

 Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Nakatani Says Stevens to Become His Agent

Corey Nakatani said that former jockey and Hall of Fame rider Gary Stevens has agreed to take his book.

 Sunday, March 18, 2007

Valenzuela Hires Jim Pegram as Agent

Jockey Patrick Valenzuela has hired veteran California agent Jim Pegram to handle his riding engagements, replacing Tom Knust, who will continue to maintain the business for Corey Nakatani.

 Friday, October 13, 2006

Nakatani Nears Release from Hospital

Jockey Corey Nakatani, hospitalized with a virus infection since Tuesday, was reported to be in much better condition Friday morning by his agent.

 Friday, August 11, 2006

Valenzuela Sidelined Indefinitely Due to Back Problem

Jockey Patrick Valenzuela apparently is facing the possibility of being away from racing for an indefinite period because of continuing back pain, his agent Tom Knust said Thursday morning.

 Thursday, July 20, 2006

Jockey Agent Meldahl Recovering Well After Bypass

Jockey agent Bob Meldahl, who underwent quadruple bypass surgery on June 29 at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, is recovering so rapidly that he paid Clocker's Corner at Santa Anita near his home a brief visit on Friday.

 Friday, July 09, 2004

Jockey Valdivia Makes Agent Switch

Jose Valdivia Jr., winner of the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) aboard 30-1 shot Castledale, said Wednesday that he has fired his agent of seven months, Tom Knust, and replaced him with his former agent, Brian Beach.

 Wednesday, April 07, 2004

Desormeaux Makes Agent Change

Jockey Kent Desormeaux, currently seventh in the Del Mar riding standings with 12 winners, has replaced his agent of the past two years, Tom Knust, with Brad Pegram, who also serves currently as agent for rider Frank Alvarado.

 Wednesday, August 27, 2003

Agent Says Desormeaux Planned Keeneland Move

The decision by Kent Desormeaux to move his tack to Keeneland for the 15-day meet that runs April 4-25 was not made in haste.

 Thursday, February 20, 2003

Desormeaux Takes Off Mounts for Son's Surgery

Jockey Kent Desormeaux said Wednesday that he will not ride for the next few days at Santa Anita in order to be with his 3-year-old son, Jacob, who is scheduled to undergo emergency surgery on his right ear Thursday at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles.

 Wednesday, October 16, 2002