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NYRA Decision Impacting Some Kentucky Jockeys
POSTED: July 16, 2020
The New York Racing Association’s decision to close its jockey colony to outsiders is forcing a couple of Ellis Park riders to choose whether to...
Gate To Wire Episode 3, Race Riding with Umberto Rispoli
POSTED: July 10, 2020
Jon and Michael talk about the new acquisition of Vekoma by Spendthrift Farms a wonderful edition to an already stunning stallion lineup. Jonathan has a...
Live Thoroughbred Racing Returns to Woodbine Racetrack
POSTED: June 7, 2020
TORONTO, June 6, 2020 – Live Thoroughbred racing returned to Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday afternoon (June 6) with an 11-race card. Originally scheduled to begin...
Jockey Edgar Prado Passes Cordero for 8th All Time
POSTED: May 21, 2020
Hall of Famer Scores on Ward-Trained 2YO Filly Flying Aletha Photo Credit: Lauren King/Coglianese Photo HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Jockey Edgar Prado moved past fellow...
Jockey Luis Quinonez Wins 600th Career Oaklawn Victory
POSTED: March 21, 2020
Jockey Luis Quinonez recorded his 600th career Oaklawn victory in Friday’s ninth race, according to Equibase, racing’s official data gathering organization. Quinonez reached the milestone...
Woodbine-based Kimura named Champion Apprentice Jockey at 2019 Eclipse Awards
POSTED: January 24, 2020
Woodbine Communications Photo Credit: Horsephotos/NTRA TORONTO, January 24, 2020 – Kazushi Kimura left his native Japan with the hope of making an impression on the...