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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.
From: gerchgo
Jan-11
Irad has fractured his knee, seeking a 2nd opinion
- Edited January 11, 2022 9:43 pm by gerchgo
From: Amy (1pony)
Jan-12
Re evaluation on 1/18 2nd opinion says not fractured.
Ortiz Jr. Sidelined With Knee Injury
Irad Ortiz Jr., injured in a starting gate accident at Gulfstream Park Jan. 7, remains sidelined while recovering from a knee injury. He is scheduled to be re-evaluated Jan. 18.
Read more from BloodHorse.comFrom: gerchgo
Jan-12
A bone bruise is not so bad as long as no muscles or tendons are injured. Fingers crossed he heals quickly.
From: Amy (1pony)
Jan-13
Aqueduct Jockey Ramos Tests Positive for COVID-19
Jockey Christian Ramos tested positive for COVID-19 Jan. 13 and will remain off his mounts through Jan. 16, the New York Racing Association announced Jan. 13.
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