At its annual assembly earlier this week, the Jockeys’ Guild expressed frustration that riders’ input is not being considered as safety decisions are made.
The Jockeys’ Guild Assembly will feature discussions on issues working with tracks to improve the sport, as well as awards presentations.
Under auspices of the Jockeys’ Guild, jockeys nationwide will support World Pancreatic Cancer Day November 21 by wearing purple armbands.
The minimum fee earned by a jockey at Colonial Downs will be the highest in the Mid-Atlantic at $125.
The planned day of racing without riders carrying crops — set for April 12 — has been postponed, the Jockeys’ Guild said.
TVG and the PDJF will team up for their second telethon to raise money for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
The Jockeys’ Guild annual assembly will be in Las Vegas, and the group urges all jockeys to participate.
The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) will be the beneficiary of a telethon to be held April 8 on TVG, in conjunction with the Jockeys’ Guild.
The Jockeys’ Guild today issued a statement calling on the industry to increase its focus on rider safety and injury prevention.
The Jockeys’ Guild and Betfair TVG will partner to raise money for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.