Jockey, Trainer Watch

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From today's Bloodstock Journal:

Jockey Rafael Bejarano, seriously injured in a spill on Wednesday's opening day at Del Mar, has been released from the intensive care unit at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California, and placed in a private room, according to Dr. John Agostino, a Del Mar track physician. Bejarano suffered multiple facial fractures in the accident and underwent surgery early Thursday to repair the damage. It's unknown when he might be released from the hospital..

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Simard wins 2,000th career race

http://www.drf.com/news/article/105821.html

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Nakatani passes Pincay, isn't finished

http://www.sgvtribune.com/sports/ci_12916509

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Former baseball player finds new calling in horse racing

http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayto...ng-221735.html

From baseball to Dubai. Quite a story.

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Nelson Arroyo - Jockey's journey started as boxer

http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/spo...secondarystory

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McCarron Grad - Jockey surviving Ellis Park's hard knocks

http://www.courierpress.com/news/200...s-hard-knocks/

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From brisnet.com

Veteran trainer William Currin has decided to disband his racing operation in favor of devoting his energies to life as a breeder. Currin suffered what he says was a mild stroke several weeks ago and that hastened his decision, he said. He will offer breeding and racing stock beginning with the Keeneland September sale, as well as the November and January sales, if necessary.

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From thetimesunion.com

Jockey Miguel Mena, winner of the July 30 Sanford Stakes aboard the Tom Amoss-trained Backtalk, will return to Kentucky Thursday. Mena?s hopes for a solid first meet at Saratoga were dashed when a drinking problem caused him to miss his flight to Mountaineer Race Track last Saturday and he conceded his mount aboard Soul Warrior, winner of the $750,000 West Virginia Derby. Today is Mena?s last day in New York; he?ll resume racing at Ellis Park over the weekend and will begin an intense outpatient treatment program for alcoholism, said his agent, Steve Elzey.

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From thetimesunion.com

Jockey Miguel Mena, winner of the July 30 Sanford Stakes aboard the Tom Amoss-trained Backtalk, will return to Kentucky Thursday. Mena?s hopes for a solid first meet at Saratoga were dashed when a drinking problem caused him to miss his flight to Mountaineer Race Track last Saturday and he conceded his mount aboard Soul Warrior, winner of the $750,000 West Virginia Derby. Today is Mena?s last day in New York; he?ll resume racing at Ellis Park over the weekend and will begin an intense outpatient treatment program for alcoholism, said his agent, Steve Elzey.


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God, I hope he can lick the addiction now -- and save himself so much pain later on.

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Dominguez hitting stride - Jockey climbs the ranks among Saratoga riders

http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories...sdate=8/8/2009

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From Bloodstock Journal:

Jockey Scott Stevens, the older brother of Hall of Fame rider Gary Stevens, won his 4,000th career race at Canterbury Park on Sunday when guiding Trying Brian (Tiger Ridge) to victory in the $50,000 John Bullit S. in front of a crowd of 15,128. Stevens also rode the winner of the day's other stakes, the $50,000 Brian Barenscheer Juvenile, aboard Cejka (Black Minnaloushe). Stevens, 48, began riding at age 15 in his native Idaho in 1976 and currently resides in Phoenix, where he rides at Turf Paradise most of the year. He summers at Canterbury, where he was leading rider from 1990-92..

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Bejarano set to return on Aug. 28:

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/rac...August-28.aspx

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Bejarano set to return on Aug. 28:

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/rac...August-28.aspx
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That sure is good news. :smiley:

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Linda Rice Hot at Saratoga

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/mo...the_races.html

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Saeed bin Suroor has a [s]40%[/s] 42% strike rate for August.

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Finding races to win - Ellis Park trainer has a knack for it

http://www.courierpress.com/news/200...g-racesto-win/

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Norberto Arroyo Jr. was pulled over on a routine traffic stop near SAR Sunday morning for driving without a seat belt (and also, it turned out, driving on a suspended license) and found to be in possession of 12 grams of cocaine. He's been charged with possession and intent to sell, and is being held in lieu of $25K bail.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...ocaine-charges

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Rajiv Maragh comes from afar to near top of Spa leaderboard

http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2...8114269155.txt

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From brisnet.com

Jockey Rafael Bejarano, who suffered serious facial fractures in a spill at Del Mar on July 22, will be working horses at the seaside venue on Saturday as he prepares for his return to competition. Bejarano has been recuperating at his home in Del Mar, and when he returns will ride with a mask, much like those worn by some professional athletes.

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Leading trainer Kirk Ziadie, jockey agent Richard Ciardullo, and Dr. Raul Jimenez (vet) have been banned from Calder Race Course:

http://www.drf.com/news/article/106577.html

CD isn't saying why. But Ziadie, currently tied with Marty Wolfson for leading trainer, is appealing a suspension for an Ace positive, and has had other med violations in the past.