Headlines: June 18
– Churchill Downs has suspended and fined three jockeys for wearing unapproved ads during the Kentucky Derby. Jeremy Rose, Corey Nakatani, and Kent Desormeaux have each been suspended seven days and fined $5,000 for the infraction. The ruling has been appealed, which means the jockeys may continue to ride pending the outcome. (Inq.)
– NYRA is considering raising admission prices at Saratoga for Travers Day. Gate prices on August 27 could rise to $10 for general admission and $20 for the clubhouse. (TU)
– The California legislature is considering a bill that would require CHRB to write regulations pertaining to conflicts of interest among its members. An earlier version of the bill tried to bar CHRB members from having any financial interest in racing. (TT)
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