1/ST RACING is pleased to continue supporting the Jockeys’ Guild,” said Craig Fravel, Chief Executive Officer, 1/ST RACING. “Guild members compete daily at 1/ST RACING venues and their safety and well-being is integral to our sport, during and after their careers. 1/ST RACING looks forward to continue working with the Jockeys’ Guild to advance and promote safe racing for horse and rider.”

Terry Meyocks, President and CEO of the Jockeys’ Guild, said, “We truly appreciate the on-going, strong working relationship we have with 1/ST RACING and their continuation of support for the Guild and its members.  We have worked together on several important issues including promoting and striving to create a safe racing environment, as well as providing assistance and resources for severe and traumatic brain injuries suffered by the human athletes in our sport.  We are grateful for Belinda Stronach, 1/ST Chairman and President and the rest of the members of 1/ST RACING for their support of our member jockeys and the sport of horseracing.”

LAUREL PARK NOTES Alexander Crispin, who received the Eclipse Award as champion apprentice jockey Thursday night, was back at it again Friday, winning two more races to push his meet-leading total to 22, 10 more than his nearest competitor… Rider Victor Carrasco was thrown to the ground in the fourth race when his mount, Instigated, stumbled and fell. Carrasco was off his remaining mounts but is otherwise fine, while the horse walked off…