Jockey Luis Rodriguez Castro tested positive for COVID-19 Saturday and will remain off his mounts through Thursday, Jan. 20, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced.
All members of the NYRA jockey colony are vaccinated and adhere to established protocols. In addition, the jockey quarters at Aqueduct Racetrack have been substantially altered to provide maximum physical distancing and reduce density.
NYRA follows the most updated federal and state guidance regarding contact tracing, testing, required isolation, and quarantine. Accordingly, Rodriguez Castro will be permitted to return to competition on Friday, Jan. 21 should he remain asymptomatic.
Rodriguez Castro had been named on two Aqueduct mounts on Sunday, Jan. 16, along with one mount on Jan. 18 and Jan. 19 at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pa.
In accordance with New York City requirements, anyone seeking to enter Aqueduct Racetrack in any capacity must demonstrate proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Facemasks are always required on NYRA property.
Live racing continues Sunday at the Big A with a nine-race card headlined by the $100,000 Ladies. First post is 12:20 p.m. Eastern.
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