Jockeys fight for livelihood
Steven Pateman is one of many jumping jockeys riding out before daylight each morning at major training centres across the state.
The Age,
Thu Dec 10 05:19:38 PST 2009
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Jumps jockeys' pay pain: RVL lifeline offer cuts returns by half to ride on flat
JUMPS jockeys are facing 50 per cent pay cuts under Racing Victoria Limited's decision to axe the sport.
The Standard,
Tue Dec 08 10:06:44 PST 2009
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Jockeys concerned about injuries on synthetic tracks
Following several serious injuries this year at tracks that feature synthetic surfaces, jockeys hope to acquire statistics comparing injury rates on the new surfaces to traditional dirt sur...
Thoroughbred Times,
Mon Dec 07 17:08:07 PST 2009
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Canadian jockey Sutherland to ride 'Lady in Pink'
Top Canadian jockey Chantal Sutherland may not be favoured to win the Cathay Pacific International Jockeys' Championship Wednesday, but she has become a fan favourite since arriving in Hong...
AFP via Yahoo! News,
Wed Dec 09 06:27:21 PST 2009
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Giveaway: Christmas Sweater Party @ Emo's [Inside / Thursday]
Image provided by DJ Car Stereo (Wars) Christmas Sweater Party Thursday, December 10 Emo's ( 603 Red River St ) 9 p.m. | Inside | 21+ $6; Minors $8 [ info ] Mash-up maestro Chris Rose , bet...
Austinist,
Thu Dec 10 10:00:09 PST 2009
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Kinane changed the notion that Irish flat jockeys weren
MICHAEL KINANE, the greatest flat jockey this country has ever produced, finally confirmed the rumours which had been rife in racing for a number of weeks when announcing his retirement yes...
Irish Examiner,
Tue Dec 08 17:55:18 PST 2009
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BHA faces scandal over suspended employee
The integrity arm of Britain's racing regulation is accustomed to exposing jockeys and trainers for their misdemeanours. Now, though, it is having to firefight its own potential scandal.
Times Online,
Wed Dec 09 15:39:20 PST 2009
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MAKHZOON HITS LEICESTER TARGET
Makhzoon reaped the rewards of a dramatic conclusion to the Betfair Training Series Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Hurdle at Leicester.
Sporting Life,
Wed Dec 09 05:23:21 PST 2009
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So long, King: After sensational year Kinane joins Sea The Stars in retiring
The inspirational career of Mick Kinane transformed the international reputation of Irish jockeys, trainer John Oxx said yesterday in a warm tribute to his retired stable jockey.
Daily Mail,
Tue Dec 08 19:10:54 PST 2009
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Heated debate on mount fees, progress on safety
While the day ended with a heated debate between horsemen and jockeys over a model rule on mount fees, industry leaders and riders seemed to be in accord on several jockey health and welfar...
Thoroughbred Times,
Tue Dec 08 19:38:06 PST 2009
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Sports Briefs: Dec. 10
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Lexington Herald-Leader,
Thu Dec 10 03:59:16 PST 2009
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Chris Weber rocks the boat
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Muscatine Journal,
Thu Dec 10 09:18:28 PST 2009
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Dream survives economic storm
Millennium Fund for Children helps Here's Hope Horse Farm Therapeutic horse rides treat many conditions
Akron Beacon Journal,
Thu Dec 10 00:46:14 PST 2009
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GARDE SEEKS CHELTENHAM FIVE-TIMER
Garde Champetre will be without regular partner Nina Carberry as he bids for his fifth win over Cheltenham's cross-country fences on Friday.
Sporting Life,
Thu Dec 10 05:07:59 PST 2009
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Ballina aims for Takeover Target
THE famed Takeover Target is set to take over Ballina as special guest at the Coolmore Iris Nielsen Ladies Invitation race in January.
Northern Star,
Thu Dec 10 08:28:10 PST 2009
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BHA AGREE RULES AMENDMENTS
The British Horseracing Authority has agreed to amend the 'totting-up' system following extensive consultation with the Professional Jockeys Association.
Sporting Life,
Tue Dec 08 05:52:59 PST 2009
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HARD GOING FOR LEICESTER PUNTERS
Orana Conti's 50-1 success capped an unpredictable afternoon at Leicester. There was absolutely nothing to recommend about the form of Mark Gillard's mare but an adjustment to her wind and ...
Sporting Life,
Wed Dec 09 23:22:59 PST 2009
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Jockeys blame new synthetic track for Arlington Park injuries
Even though it has been two months since the close of the racing season at Arlington Park, it's still the talk among some of the jockeys who ride there on a regular basis.
Daily Herald,
Fri Dec 04 22:29:12 PST 2009
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Gully-Gaza debate moves to Gordon House
THE Gully-Gaza debate yesterday moved from Jamaica House to the hallowed halls of Gordon House, where media managers and practitioners were forced to defend their "involvement" in fuelling ...
The Jamaica Observer,
Thu Dec 10 00:18:26 PST 2009
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