As the son of a jockey-turned-jockey’s agent, Elijah Arroyo moved around quite a bit while growing up, typical for a family working in Thoroughbred racing. When the now 26-year-old began working on the racetrack as a teenager, his first job was in the barn of prominent Southern California-based trainer John Sadler.
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Record crowd for New Year’s Day Cheltenham meeting
Cheltenham Racecourse welcomes more than 44,000 spectators as its New Year's Day fixture sells out for the first time.
Record crowd for New Year’s Day Cheltenham meeting
Cheltenham Racecourse welcomes more than 44,000 spectators as its New Year's Day fixture sells out for the first time.
Eight New Year’s Resolutions in 2026 for Horse Racing Fans
Each new year in horse racing brings with it a great anticipation for what lies ahead. Let’s look for ways racing fans can make 2026 even better than the past your for ourselves and others. Here’s our list of New Year’s Resolutions fans and horseplayers can make for 2026. Have a happy new year! 1) Support your local racetrack