Jockeys Guild Archives • The Racing Biz

Arnaldo Bocachica named “Jockey of the Week”

by Press Release | Oct 14, 2020 | Breaking, Racing, West Virginia, WV Racing | 0 |

Off a weekend in which he won three stakes, Charles Town-based rider Arnaldo Bocachica has been named “Jockey of the Week” by the Jockeys Guild.

Maryland Commission tightens riding crop rule

by Frank Vespe | Jun 26, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Top Stories | 0 |

Jockeys will be limited to six overhand strikes of the riding crop in Maryland – and eventually regionally – under new rules that didn’t please everyone.

Jockeys to support Brain Injury Awareness

by Press Release | Mar 5, 2020 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

On March 7 jockeys nationwide will wear blue arm bands that promote “Brain Injury Awareness” as part of a monthlong initiative.

Parx riders, management strike deal, avert shutdown

by Doug McCoy | Feb 7, 2020 | Breaking, Business, PA Business, Pennsylvania, Top Stories | 0 |

A deal between Parx management and local jockeys to improve the jocks’ room and streamline background checks means Saturday’s card will take place.

Jockeys’ Guild proposes revised whip rules

by Frank Vespe | Dec 14, 2019 | Breaking, National news, Racing, Top Stories | 1 |

New rules proposals in New Jersey and California that would limit whip use have spurred the Jockeys’ Guild to advance their own more “moderate” concept.

Jockeys’ Guild seeks bigger role in industry future

by Press Release | Dec 12, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

At its annual assembly earlier this week, the Jockeys’ Guild expressed frustration that riders’ input is not being considered as safety decisions are made.