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From: gerchgo
3/5/20
It’s a shame that we don’t have a national governing body to offer insurance to backstretch workers. I don’t know the particulars of what or how they pay “bonus” money ( assume that’s OT?), but if trainers had written contracts with employees, with a liaison person, they should be able to work on a contract basis? I know the Labor Board is looking out for the employees, but wouldn’t you think they have different sets of bylaws for workers like this? It will ruin N.Y. racing.:(
From: Derby132
3/5/20
I'm guessing bonus is for overtime. I hope there is a fair resolution for all in the future. Contessa is the kind of guy the sport needs. He does a lot to try to grow the sport by sharing it and bringing in new fans.
From: Amy (1pony)
3/7/20
3 days of racing and the small fields is a concern to me as a fan. The cost of living is high in Ca so I do not blame him for making the move and wish him luck!
From: Amy (1pony)
3/7/20
I wonder what will happen.
Smith, Ortiz Jr. to Have Appeals Heard in Saudi March 8
Jockeys Mike Smith and Irad Ortiz Jr., each issued lengthy suspensions for riding infractions at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Saudi Arabia Feb. 29, mostly due to the use of the whip, will have appeals heard before Saudi racing officials there March 8.
Read more from BloodHorse.comFrom: gerchgo
3/8/20
15 horses die in barn fire, a GoFundMe page is included in article. So very sad, RIP sweet horses:(
From: Derby132
3/9/20
Tom WinterVerified account @Tom_Winter 27 minutes ago
NBC News: Federal prosecutors and the FBI in New York to hold a press conference at 11am today to announce charges against 27 people in the professional horse racing industry (including vets and trainers) in a scheme to allegedly illegally dope racehorses.
Among those charged is trainer Jorge Navarro....
- Edited March 9, 2020 10:01 am by Derby132
From: Derby132
3/9/20
Ray Paulick @raypaulick 3 hours ago
Multiple sources tell Paulick Report that FBI agents have raided specific barns at Calder (Gulfstream Park West) in Miami and Palm Meadows training center in Boynton Beach FL around 5 am this morning. Ongoing ...