Not sure he learned anything during his 30 days off. 
 

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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.

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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.

I guess time will tell

Hopefully 5 days rest will do

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Ortiz is out for weekend, Lopez takes Tropical Turf mount

Irad Ortiz Jr. will not ride Saturday or Sunday at Gulfstream Park.

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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.

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/

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.

Irad has fractured his knee, seeking a 2nd opinion

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/256065/ortiz-jr-could-miss-3-4-weeks-with-knee-fracture

I was worried about it being worse than expected. 

Re evaluation on 1/18 2nd opinion says not fractured. 

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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.

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