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From: Amy (1pony)
Jan-1
2021 Year in Review
After a year severely impacted by COVID-19, which came on the heels of a year buffeted by a rash of fatalities at Santa Anita, racing turned the calendar to 2021 with hopes for seeing the headwinds dissipate. Instead, the sport faced a hurricane.
Read more from www.drf.comFrom: Amy (1pony)
Jan-4
I hope he is going to be a bit more cautious
Irad Ortiz returns from suspension Thursday at Gulfstream
Irad Ortiz Jr. returns from his suspension Thursday with six mounts at Gulfstream.
Read more from Horse Racing NationFrom: Amy (1pony)
Jan-5
Franco Tests Positive for COVID-19, Out Until Jan. 9
Jockey Manny Franco tested positive for COVID-19 Jan. 4 and will remain off his mounts until Jan. 9, the New York Racing Association announced Jan. 5.
Read more from BloodHorse.comFrom: Amy (1pony)
Jan-7
Not sure he learned anything during his 30 days off.
Ortiz Jr. Wins Two Races in Return Following Suspension
In his first day back after a 30-day suspension for careless riding, jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. rode two winners on the 10-race program at Gulfstream Park Jan. 6.
Read more from BloodHorse.comFrom: gerchgo
Jan-7
He doesn’t have as good a command of English like Jose does, so he usually sounds abrupt when speaking. I would have felt better actually hearing this as well as body language, I’m hoping he has been put in his place after this.
From: Amy (1pony)
Jan-8
Hopefully 5 days rest will do
Ortiz is out for weekend, Lopez takes Tropical Turf mount
Irad Ortiz Jr. will not ride Saturday or Sunday at Gulfstream Park.
Read more from Horse Racing NationFrom: Amy (1pony)
Jan-11
Another NY trainer is fined for payroll issues.
This is one way to push trainers out and end racing. At some point the trainers will not be able to raise the day fee to cover the salaries that the Government wants.
From: gerchgo
Jan-11
I hope they can figure something out, maybe more workers so no overtime-overlapping scheduled?
https://www.paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/trainer-danny-gargan-sanctioned-for-labor-law-violations/
From: Amy (1pony)
Jan-11
Consistency with horses is very important you can’t assign 2 grooms to a horse, 1 in morning 1 in afternoon. Not to mention that will increase cost for the trainers even more.
I do not understand how the Government can come in and say you Must pay x$$. It’s the same on a farm.