Currently the second leading rider at Fair Grounds in New Orleans, La., Jareth Loveberry will miss at least two weeks with a hairline fracture to the fibula in his left leg after a gate incident on Wednesday.
According to the rider's post on Twitter, the specialist told Loveberry to return for a follow-up appointment in two weeks, after which a return to riding may be immediately possible.
Loveberry was riding Not On Herb ahead of the fourth race when the stakes-winning horse reared in the starting gate. Loveberry was attended by the medical staff, while Not On Herb wound up scratched.
Among the top 50 North American jockeys by both wins and earnings in 2022, a personal best season, Loveberry has posted a total of 1,753 victories over his nearly 18 years in the saddle for earnings of over $34 million.
Great news from the specialist! Small hairline and follow up in 2 weeks and possibly back to riding after that if all looks good!
@fairgroundsnola @JohnGDooley @DRFHersh
— Jareth Loveberry (@jareth16) March 2, 2023
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