NJ whip rules remain contentious
New Jersey’s whip rules, promoting virtually whipless racing, have spurred threats, recriminations, calls for compromise – and some kudos, too.
Read Moreby Jim Hague | Jun 22, 2021 | Breaking, Business, New Jersey, NJ Business, Top Stories | 3 |
New Jersey’s whip rules, promoting virtually whipless racing, have spurred threats, recriminations, calls for compromise – and some kudos, too.
Read Moreby Press Release | Apr 20, 2021 | Breaking, Business, New Jersey, NJ Business | 0 |
The Jockeys’ Guild today decried a New Jersey court decision allowing the state’s tough riding crop regulation to go into effect.
Read Moreby Press Release | Jan 29, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |
The Stronach Group/1ST Racing announced today it would continue to subsidize insurance and long-term disability for jockeys at their tracks.
Read Moreby 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.
Read Moreby 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.
Read Moreby 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.
Read Moreby 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.
Read Moreby Press Release | Dec 3, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |
The Jockeys’ Guild Assembly will feature discussions on issues working with tracks to improve the sport, as well as awards presentations.
Read Moreby Press Release | Nov 20, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |
Under auspices of the Jockeys’ Guild, jockeys nationwide will support World Pancreatic Cancer Day November 21 by wearing purple armbands.
Read Moreby Press Release | Jun 27, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |
The minimum fee earned by a jockey at Colonial Downs will be the highest in the Mid-Atlantic at $125.
Read Moreby Press Release | Apr 10, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |
The planned day of racing without riders carrying crops — set for April 12 — has been postponed, the Jockeys’ Guild said.
Read Moreby Press Release | Mar 27, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |
TVG and the PDJF will team up for their second telethon to raise money for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
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