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Determined Castellano Regroups at Gulfstream Park

Five winters have passed since his reign as the Championship Meet's dominant rider came to an end, but Hall of Famer Javier Castellano still comes to Gulfstream Park with the same level of enthusiasm.

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From: Amy (1pony)

12/29/21

Santa Anita Announces 2022 George Woolf Award Finalists

Santa Anita Park has announced a group of five finalists for the 2022 George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award, with the winner to be announced in February. The Woolf Award, which is determined by a vote of jockeys nationwide, can only be won once.

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/255738/jockey-races-into-movie-theaters

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12/29/21

New Movie "Jockey"- opens in theatres: filmed at Turf Paradise

Never heard of it until I read this article

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From: Amy (1pony)

12/31/21

This is awesome I wish her continued success.

2021 Full Of 'The Stuff You Can't Script' For Trainer Keri Brion - Horse Racing News | Paulick Report

Just two live race days remain in 2021 to complete a remarkable year of racing action on the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) circuit. The NYRA Press Office checked in with a selection of New York-based racing personalities to get their reflections on the memorable year. Though steeplechase trainer Keri Brion is based in [...]

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From: Amy (1pony)

Jan-1

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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.

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Jan-4

I hope he is going to be a bit more cautious

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Irad Ortiz returns from suspension Thursday at Gulfstream

Irad Ortiz Jr. returns from his suspension Thursday with six mounts at Gulfstream.

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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.

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From: 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.

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From: 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.