For John Velazquez, an Authentic chance at first Preakness
Jockey John Velazquez is 0-for-9 in the Preakness and last year got dumped leaving the gate. Now, with Authentic, he’s got a shot to break his maiden.
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Undefeated Yaupon dominates G3 Chick Lang
Yaupon ran his record to a four-for-four with a dominant front-end score in the Grade 3 Chick Lang Stakes to top the Preakness Thursday card at Pimlico.
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In racing, “Where is the conversation about race?”
The protests after the killing of George Floyd led racing organizations to issue statements – but many wonder where people of color are in the conversation.
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Jockeys to support pancreatic cancer awareness
Under auspices of the Jockeys’ Guild, jockeys nationwide will support World Pancreatic Cancer Day November 21 by wearing purple armbands.
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McConnell family riding wave with aptly named Prince Lucky
Daniel McConnell and his son John bred only one mare in 2014, but that mare’s offspring, Prince Lucky, continues to live up to his name with a three-race win steak, all in stakes company.
Read More Jockeys’ Guild elects new board members
At its annual meeting earlier this week, the Jockeys’ Guild elected new board members and officers, as well as conducting other business.
Read More Jockeys’ Guild assembly slated for December 10-11
The Jockeys’ Guild annual assembly will be in Las Vegas, and the group urges all jockeys to participate.
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Preakness: Track docs make big decisions, bear big responsibilities
The track doctors at Pimlico may make some big decisions today — including whether to allow an injured rider back in the saddle this afternoon.
Read More Jockeys’ Guild calls on industry to “do more” for rider safety
The Jockeys’ Guild today issued a statement calling on the industry to increase its focus on rider safety and injury prevention.
Read More Jockeys’ Guild, Betfair TVG to raise funds for PDJF
The Jockeys’ Guild and Betfair TVG will partner to raise money for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
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Cloud Computing earns Preakness laurels
On a weekend in which the fate of Pimlico almost overshadowed the Preakness itself, Cloud Computing ran down Classic Empire on the money to win the middle jewel.
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Jockeys’ Guild Assembly to focus on health, safety
The annual Jockeys’ Guild Assembly brings together thoroughbred and quarter horse jockeys from around the country to discuss issues of importance to all riders.
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