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TVG Expands Collaboration With Jockeys

Officials at TVG have announced that members of the Del Mar riding colony will collaborate with the network to enhance its daily coverage of horse racing.

Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, who has appeared in commercial endorsements for TVG in the past, will be joined by his colleagues Umberto Rispoli, Flavien Prat and Jessica Pyfer in contributing to broadcasts, social media content and overall online presence.

In addition to periodically wearing cameras on their helmets during races, all the jockeys will make appearances as special guests on the network when their riding schedules allow to provide previews and analysis of upcoming races. All will also contribute to news.tvg.com.

“We are so excited to welcome some of the brightest stars in the sport to the TVG team,” said Kevin Grigsby, Executive Producer and Senior Vice President of Television. “These riders will further enhance the fan experience through their unique perspectives and experiences both in and out of the saddle.”

In addition to Smith, Prat, Rispoli and Pyfer, TVG may expand its content collaboration with other riders in California and other major racing markets, Grigsby indicated.

“I am excited for the chance to work with TVG as my riding schedule allows,” said Smith. “TVG is part of the fabric of our sport, the network has always been supportive of the riders, and I'm looking forward to being able to further connect with the fans.”

TVG's Del Mar coverage this summer will also include Jockey Cams worn by Rispoli, Prat and Pyfer.

TVG has been a longstanding supporter of the Jockeys Guild PDJF and will again partner with the organization for the charity telethon later in the year.

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Pyfer Getting Her Mounts Out Of The Gate And Into Winner’s Circle

Jessica Pyfer set what is believed to be a record in California last Sunday at Santa Anita in Arcadia by becoming the first female apprentice rider to win four races in one day.

The 23-year-old Denver native won the second race on Rakasasah, the third on Joe Don Looney, the seventh aboard Lofty and the ninth on Sweet Devil.

The step-daughter of leading trainer Phil D'Amato, Pyfer has 31 victories, good for sixth in Santa Anita's jockey standings.

“We're excited, but we never thought it could be a record for apprentices,” said her agent, Brandon O'Bryan.

“We were happy with winning four,” added O'Bryan, a third-generation agent, following in the footsteps of his late grandfather, George, and his father, Craig, who represents Juan Hernandez.

“It always helps to have the support of the leading trainer in your corner,” Brandon said, “but Jessica is well-liked and very talented. I think her best trait is getting horses out of the gate.”

And getting them to the wire first, too.

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Santa Anita: Pyfer Caps Four-Win Day In Anchor Leg Of Mandatory Payout Rainbow 6

With a mandatory payout in place, there was $4,623,265 in new money wagered in Santa Anita's popular 20 Cent Rainbow Pick 6 Jackpot on Sunday, making for a total 'Rainbow Six' pool of $5,171,437 at the Arcadia, Calif., track.

There was a Jackpot carryover of $548,172 after Saturday's races, which helped generate a frenzy of parimutuel action on Sunday, resulting in a Rainbow 6 payout of $267.20 on 15,256 tickets.

The Jeff Mullins- trained, Predictable Tully, with Tiago Pereira up, initiated a form-full beginning to Sunday's Rainbow 6 as the 7-5 favorite won by 1 ½ lengths and returned $4.80 to win.

Sunday's Rainbow 6, which was comprised of races four through nine, produced the following $2 win payoffs: R4, #7 Predictable Tully ($4.80); R5, #9 Mount Pelliar ($6.40); R6, #2 Mr. Impossible ($6.40); R7, #7 Lofty ($7.40); R8, #5 Tobacco Road ($7.40); R9, #4 Sweet Devil ($10.00). The latter gave leading apprentice Jessica Pyfer her fourth winner of the day.

Racing resumes with first post time for an eight-race card on Friday at 1 p.m. For additional information, please visit santaanita.com or call (626) 574-RACE.

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‘I’ve Exceeded My Expectations’: Apprentice Pyfer Finds Herself In The Running For Los Al Title

Apprentice jockey Jessica Pyfer has unexpectedly found herself in the running for the jockey title at the three-week meet currently taking place at Los Alamitos, according to the Daily Racing Form. She celebrated her first multi-win day with three victories last Saturday and is currently tied for second in the standings with seven wins, only one win behind leader Juan Hernandez. The meet ends on Sunday.

Pyfer is the stepdaughter of trainer Phil D'Amato and started her riding career in September of 2020. She had her first win on Oct. 9 at Santa Anita and she ended up having a total of four wins during the track's autumn meet. So far, she has won 15 races from 81 mounts.

“I've exceeded my expectations,” Pyfer told the Daily Racing Form's Steve Anderson. “I never thought I'd have three wins in a day, not even less than three months into my career. Yesterday, I starting crying after it happened.”