September, 2022 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Eight Consecutive Wins Net Jaime Rodriguez Jockey Of The Week Title

It's not unusual for a jockey to have multiple wins on any one day but what Jaime Rodriguez did at Delaware Park was unusual. He rode eight consecutive winners for eight different trainers from Sept. 16 to Sept. 22, one win shy of tying the record of nine wins.

The unique accomplishment earned Rodriguez the honor of Jockey of the Week for Sept. 19 through Sept. 25. The award, which is voted on by a panel of racing experts, honors jockeys who are members of the Jockeys' Guild, the organization which represents more than 1050 active, retired and permanently disabled jockeys in the United States.

Rodriguez's streak began on Sept. 16 with three consecutive winners for trainers Michael Matz, Andrew Simoff and Bernardo Lopez respectively. On Sept. 17, he won with all four of his mounts beginning in the second race for trainer Jamie Ness. Three wins followed in races 4, 5, and 6 for trainers Gary Contessa, Christophe Clement and Victor Barboza, Jr. The streak continued to Sept. 22 when Rodriguez posted his eighth consecutive win in the first race for trainer Rudy Rodriguez.

The record of nine consecutive wins in the United States is believed to have been set by jockey Albert Adams in 1930. Jockeys Anthony Black in 1993 and Travis Dunkelberger in 2009 tied the record.

A native of Puerto Rico, Rodriguez attended the famous Escuela Vocacional Hipica jockey school and has been riding state-side since 2010. He rode primarily at Aqueduct and Belmont before moving his tack to Finger Lakes in 2012 where he dominated the standings while also riding at Mahoning Valley. In 2020 Rodriguez decided to move to the Mid-Atlantic region riding primarily at Delaware Park, Laurel/Pimlico and Parx.

Rodriguez is in the midst of his best riding season ever with a commanding lead in the Delaware Park standings with 99 wins through September 25, well on his way to earning his second consecutive Delaware Park riding title. The Delaware Park meet runs through November 5.

Weekly statistics for Rodriguez were 10 wins from 24 mounts and $268,220 in total purses.

Other contenders for Jockey of the Week were Florent Geroux who won the G1 Cotillion, Andy Hernandez who won his first graded stakes race, Angel R. Rodriguez who led all jockeys in wins for the week with 11, and Mike Smith who won the G1 Pennsylvania Derby.

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Public Image Of Horse Sports Among Top Concerns Identified In American Horse Council Surveys

Beginning Aug. 1, 2022, the American Horse Council has been conducting surveys among its members and non-members to learn their issues, legislative priorities, and opinions on specific topics to help inform our strategic plan and help guide our use of resources. Below are some of the survey results to-date:

The AHC member survey revealed:

76% of respondents supported the most recent AHC mission statement “To Protect & Strengthen the American Horse Industry.”

40% of respondent would like to help AHC enhance grass roots advocacy.

Priorities for AHC members were ranked as 1) legislative/advocacy 2) regulatory, and 3) industry initiatives.

Of the legislative issues – priorities in order of preference 1) Tax, 2) Immigration, 3) Horse Slaughter, 4) Soring, 5) Trails, and 6) state legislation.
Of Regulatory issues – priorities in order of preference 1) Import/export of horses, 2) disease mitigation, 3) land use, 4) transportation, and 5) Wild Horse & Burro Management.
Of industry initiatives – priorities in order of preference 1) economic impact study, 2) Equine & Industry Research, 3) EDCC, 4) resources for horses at –risk, and 5) microchipping.

Top concerns were: Growing the industry, public image of horse sports.

The Non- Member survey which was conducted via social media revealed:

Week1 Question “What is the number one issue facing the industry?”

Priorities in order of preference 1) trails – access, maintenance, and multi-users conflicts; 2) Cost/Inflation and 3) Horse Slaughter.

Week2 Question “Should horses be allowed to cross the border to Mexico & Canada?”

41% responded for allowing and 59% responded against allowing.

When asked about addressing solutions for horse's at-risk, suggestions included: Aftercare programs to increase adoptions; Incentives to increase adoptions; Rescues for safe retirements and Euthanasia clinics.

Week3 Question “What occupation in the Equine Industry needs to be professionalized?”

Replies in order of preference included Farriers, Instructors/Trainers, and Rescues.

Week4 Question “What is your go-to source for information about the industry?”

Responses included: Social Media, State Horse Council, AHC, Chronicle of the Horse, Back Country Horsemen.

Overall, AHC members find equine industry issues related to tax, import/export of horses, and the EIS the most important legislative/regulatory issues and initiatives for AHC to focus on presently. Non-Members find access to trails and professionalism of farrier's important focus points.

Survey questions through AHC social media will continue over the next few weeks! Follow us on FB, Instagram or Twitter to participate. Upcoming questions include topics such as: equine liability laws, foreign workers, equine tourism and amateur rules. Look for AHC to publish more survey findings in the future.

About the American Horse Council

As the national association representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington, D.C., the American Horse Council works daily to represent equine interests and opportunities. Organized in 1969, the AHC promotes and protects the industry by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry on behalf of all horse related interests each and every day. The AHC is member supported by individuals and organizations representing virtually every facet of the horse world from owners, breeders, veterinarians, farriers, breed registries and horsemen's associations to horse shows, race tracks, rodeos, commercial suppliers and state horse councils. Learn more at www.horsecouncil.org

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Japanese Arc Raiders Please Connections In Final Works

Several of Japan's G1 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe challengers galloped on Wednesday morning, led by Classic winner and three-time Group 1 victor Titleholder (Jpn) (Duramente {Jpn}). Successful in the G1 Japanese St Leger back in October of 2021, the 4-year-old is riding a three-race winning streak, having taken the G2 Nikkei Sho, G1 Tenno Sho (Spring) and G1 Takarazuka Kinen in March, May and June this term, respectively. Carrying the silks of Hiroshi Yamada, the son of five-time winner Mowen (GB) (Motivator {GB}) has not raced since.

“We gave him a grass gallop this morning,” said trainer Toru Kurita. “There were two horses in front of him and he was waiting behind and he adapted himself very well to the ground.

“They went approximately a mile and a quarter, went slowly at the beginning and then quickened in the final four furlongs. The horse came close to joining the other ones in front. It was a good workout.

“It is very difficult to put a number on it [how much he can improve], but I can feel that the horse is getting better–he is improving and coming right for the race.”

Another contender from the Land of the Rising Sun is this year's G1 Japanese Derby hero Do Deuce (Jpn) (Heart's Cry {Jpn}). He has already tested the waters at group level in France and was fourth in the G2 Prix Niel on Sept. 11.

“In the beginning of the race three weeks ago he felt fine, but then I also felt that he was tired when we came to the final furlong,” said Japanese riding legend Yutaka Take.

“He hadn't run in quite some time but this morning [Wednesday], I didn't ride him when he worked but I saw him, and I saw that he moved really well and that he had improved since that last run in Longchamp.

“I've had the opportunity to ride very good horses in the race and Do Deuce is going to be one of them. He's only three and he is still improving.

“To win the Arc has always been a dream and it's always been an objective of mine. While I'm still riding it remains very high on my agenda in my career.”

Another Japanese Arc contender out for a spin on Wednesday was Stay Foolish (Jpn) (Stay Gold {Jpn}), who has already proved himself twice against overseas competition when taking the G3 Red Sea Turf H. on the $20-million G1 Saudi Cup undercard in February, and again in Dubai, when winning the G2 Dubai Gold Cup on Mar. 26. Returned to his native land, the 7-year-old was unplaced in Titleholder's Takarazuka Kinen in June but was a close second in the G2 Grand Prix de Deauville on Aug. 28.

“Stay Foolish has a different profile compared to the horses that have run the Classic races like Do Deuce, who has run in the Derby, and Titleholder, who has run in the Group 1s in Japan,” Christophe Lemaire explained.

“He's a horse who has improved a lot with age, especially over the longer trips. He's maybe not as strong as a Derby winner but he has got a lot of experience.

“It was a very good workout this morning on ground that I would call good to soft, I was very happy with the way he cantered and galloped.

“In fact, he actually gave me the feeling I had before the run in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was important for me to connect with the horse and feel that's switched on to see how he moves and it was perfect.”