Fray Martinez Archives • The Racing Biz

06
Apr

Fray Martinez passes away

Frank Vespe / 11 years
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3 min read

Young jockey Fray Martinez passed away last night after a brief fight with leukemia. He was 21.

09
Feb

Xpressbet partners in Fundraiser for Fray

The Biz / 11 years
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2 min read

Online wagering company Xpressbet will partner in Saturday’s Fundraiser for Fray Martinez, donating its proceeds from wagering on Laurel Park.

09
Feb

“Fundraiser for Fray” offers one-of-a-kind items

The Biz / 11 years
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3 min read

Saturday’s Fundraiser for stricken jockey Fray Martinez at Laurel Park is a chance to help a great cause — and perhaps win some fantastic auction items.

03
Feb

Laurel Park to hold fundraiser for Fray Martinez

The Biz / 11 years
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1 min read

Laurel Park’s silent auction February 13 will benefit jockey Fray Martinez, diagnosed with leukemia in December.

07
Jan

Jock Fray Martinez battling leukemia

Doug McCoy / 11 years
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3 min read

The mid-Atlantic racing community is rallying to support jockey Fray Martinez, 21, currently fighting leukemia in a Puerto Rico hospital.

11
Oct

Fray Martinez following his dream – and Victor Carrasco’s footsteps

Doug McCoy / 12 years
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4 min read

Fray Martinez dreamed of being a successful jockey. He’s following that dream now at Delaware Park, just as his close friend Victor Carrasco did last year.

31
May

Delaware Park fields holding their own

Doug McCoy / 12 years
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7 min read

Delaware Park’s racing product has come under fire in recent years for short fields. So far in 2014, though, the track is more than holding its own, plus notes.

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