Van Dyke Undergoes Surgery for Broken Arm
Drayden Van Dyke underwent surgery Jan. 26 to repair a compound fracture in his right arm, following a fall during Thursday's fourth race at Santa Anita Park.
Keyword: Brad Pegram
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Fallon Enjoying Del Mar, Looking for Wins
Before the inaugural fall meet opened Nov. 7, six-time British riding champion Kieren Fallon had never even been to Del Mar.
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Smith Stays With Bodemeister, Gomez On Daddy
Jockey Mike Smith apparently will retain the mount on Bodemeister, the colt he guided to a 9 1/2-length victory in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) April 14.
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Jockeys In Del Mar Spill Return to Action
Three jockeys involved in a spill in the final race at Del Mar July 24 are returning to action without missing any time.
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Mike Smith Returning to Southern California Circuit
Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith plans to ride on the Southern California circuit beginning with the final week of the current Santa Anita racing season, agent Brad Pegram confirmed Friday.
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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.
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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.
