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Ellis Park jockey colony back intact – and that’s good!

by C.J. Johnsen | Jun 19, 2017 | News | 0 |

HENDERSON, Ky. — (Monday, June 19, 2017) — The jockey colony for Ellis Park’s 95th meet, which runs July 1 through Labor Day, is virtually identical to last year. And that’s a good thing. Ellis Park had its strongest...

Katie Clawson advances to next stage of apprenticeship at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino

by C.J. Johnsen | Jun 12, 2017 | News, Women in Racing | 0 |

Press Release SHELBYVILLE, Ind.; – June 10, 2017 – Jockey Katie Clawson might not have ridden the most horses at the current Indiana Grand meet, but she’s made the most trips to the winners circle. On Tuesday, June 6, the...

Jockey Steve Hamilton Finding His Stride Again

by C.J. Johnsen | Jun 6, 2017 | News | 0 |

by Laurel Park publicity LAUREL, MD – Nearly a year since his return following a decade-long absence from riding races, journeyman jockey Steve ‘Cowboy’ Hamilton has settled into familiar territory – in more ways than one. Not...

Back from leg fracture, Albarado expected to ride J Boys Echo in G1 Belmont

by C.J. Johnsen | Jun 5, 2017 | News, Road to Derby | 0 |

by Jennie Rees LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Robby Albarado, sidelined with a lower-leg fracture when unseated after the start of an April 23 race at Keeneland, will ride J Boys Echo in the Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets unless...

Sport of Kings: Behind the Scenes at the Kentucky Derby

by C.J. Johnsen | Jun 1, 2017 | Featured, News | 0 |

We will never forget those jockeys who have been permanently disabled during on-track accidents. Your support of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) is greatly appreciated. To donate visit...

Boulanger to Receive 2017 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award

by C.J. Johnsen | May 31, 2017 | News | 0 |

from Woodbine Publicity TORONTO, May 30 – Gary Boulanger, one of thoroughbred racing’s most respected and resilient riders, has been named the 2017 recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award. He’s recorded over 3,400 career...

Record Number of Hall of Fame Riders Set to Honor their Fallen Brothers and Sisters at the Fourth Annual Jockeys and Jeans

by C.J. Johnsen | May 23, 2017 | Events, News | 0 |

Seventeen Hall of Fame Jockeys have committed to attending the fourth annual Jockeys and Jeans...

Carmouche to Receive 2017 Mike Venezia Award

by C.J. Johnsen | May 18, 2017 | News | 0 |

by NYRA Press Office The New York Racing Association has announced Kendrick Carmouche as the 2017...

McCarthy Adds to Career Milestone Sunday at Pimlico

by C.J. Johnsen | May 15, 2017 | News | 0 |

Press Release BALTIMORE – Jockey Trevor McCarthy wasted no time adding to his milestone 1,000th...

Albarado Continues To Recover ‘On Schedule’ After Fracturing Leg In Keeneland Spill

by C.J. Johnsen | May 12, 2017 | News | 0 |

From The Paulick Report Staff Jockey Robby Albarado continues to make progress as he recovers from...

Jockey Quotes from the 143rd Running of the Kentucky Derby

by C.J. Johnsen | May 11, 2017 | News, Road to Derby | 0 |

John Velazquez, rider of Always Dreaming (1st) – “This is the best horse Todd (Pletcher) and I have ever come to the Kentucky Derby with. Nothing against all the others, but this was the best horse. I got a good position with...