Gulfstream Park stewards have suspended jockey Carlos Lugo for 30 calendar days.
The stewards announced Friday that Lugo was suspended for his failure to persevere when riding Princess Tereska in Race 4 on Oct. 3 at the Hallandale Beach, Fla., track, when the Juan J. Reviriego-trained filly finished fourth as the third choice in the wagering.
Another filly trained by Reviriego, Rubysa – bet down from a 15-1 morning line to 2.70-1 – won the race wire to wire. Both Princess Tereska and Rubysa are owned by Long Trail Stables LLC, an entity associated with Felice Iadisernia, brother of former trainer Giuseppe Iadisernia.
Wagering on the maiden claiming race, cited in this Paulick Report article, was the highest of the Oct. 3 card, with the exacta pool 37% higher than any other race that day and the trifecta pool 38% higher than the next highest trifecta pool.
Stewards said Friday afternoon they will continue looking into the race.
Lugo's suspension begins Monday, Oct. 11.
Lugo had eight wins in 113 mounts during the Spring/Summer Meet at Gulfstream. He had ridden Princess Tereska to a third-place finish on April 1.
The race in question can be seen below, with Lugo and Princess Tereska program No. 5.
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