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From: SmittyCat3
3/10/12
From: GreybirdK
3/10/12
From: gerchgo
3/11/12
Pedroza suspended for intenional bummping on March 4
http://www.drf.com/news/santa-anita-pedroza-suspended-seven-days-malicious-ride
From: Derby132
3/11/12
From: SmittyCat3
3/17/12
Jockeys and trainers—and in many cases, owners—continue to be the sport’s greatest ambassadors to the general public. With no monetary compensation, they consistently take time out of their busy schedules…schedules that arguably are more 24/7 than in any other athletic endeavor…and give of themselves to their sport and their fans.
In between early morning workouts and races virtually seven days a week, they do tv interviews, radio shows, teleconferences, phone interviews and conference calls. They write blogs, go on twitter, participate in fundraisers, do charity work, hand out goggles, donate halters, sign autographs, answer often times ridiculous questions and generally, do so with grace and incredible patience.
- Edited 3/17/2012 11:57 am ET by SmittyCat3
From: Derby132
3/17/12
From: SmittyCat3
3/17/12
From: Derby132
3/17/12
Sometimes I think we'll only ever get there in baby steps. But recently I am really and truly heartened at the direction things are going. Now Luck didn't help but there does seem to be a positive momentum especially with the building focus on giving the horses new life after the track. That is my main concern because, as you posted, without that too many go to slaughter.
The quick reaction of NYRA to the recent fatalities is something I never though I would see and I am very pleased. Now it took 17 deaths which is unforgivable, and it took a directive from the state but at least there is a change coming. And the message that the sport is being watched closely.
From: SmittyCat3
3/17/12
From: Derby132
3/17/12