Headlines: All Jockey Edition
– Joe Bravo, bobblehead. Monmouth Park is giving out bouncy-headed replicas of the jockey on May 28 with paid admissions. Bravo has won Monmouth’s riding title 10 times. (NYDN)
– Pat Valenzuela will be out of action for the next four to eight weeks. The rider has a concussion and a torn knee tendon that will require surgery. Valenzuela was injured last Sunday at Hollywood Park when he was thrown from his mount. (BH)
At least four Kentucky Derby jockeys wore ads not approved by Churchill Downs, say officials. The Kentucky Racing Authority is looking into the matter. (CJ)
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