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Jockey David Cabrera has suffered a broken femur due to a fall at Remington Park Thursday evening, according to a post on Twitter written by his agent, Jose Santos, Jr. Cabrera, currently second in the standings at the Oklahoma oval, will undergo surgery to repair the break on Friday afternoon.

Riding Steve Asmussen-trained filly Outlining in a one-mile turf contest (race seven), Cabrera was near the lead and driving for the finish when he was unseated at about the sixteenth pole, appearing to lose his left stirrup iron.

The filly continued on and appeared unharmed.

“He will be out for a while,” Santos wrote. “He is in good spirits and resting in the hospital with his family by his side. We are upset, but feel fortunate that it wasn't worse.”

Cabrera is a perennial leading rider at Remington, winning four straight titles from 2018 through 2021, and winning the Oaklawn Park riding title in 2022 despite missing the final 13 racing days because of injury. He is currently second in the Remington standings, and has won a total of 1,708 races since launching his career in 2013.

David will go into surgery today at 1 PM CDT. He says thank you for all the well wishes. Thank you to the staff at OU Medical for watching over him https://t.co/Y6kL2dQ64A

— Jose Santos Jr. (@joesantos_33) September 22, 2023

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Oaklawn Jockey Club in Hot Springs, Ark., announced Friday that Matt Dinerman has been hired as the track announcer for the upcoming Thoroughbred racing season, which begins Dec. 8.

Dinerman, 31, comes to Hot Springs following a six-year stint as the track announcer at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, Calif.  He has also served as track announcer at the Sonoma County Fair meet in Santa Rosa, Calif., for the past two years.

“I'm honored to be selected for such a prestigious role, following in the footsteps of some very talented announcers,” said Dinerman. “Oaklawn has tremendous racing with great field sizes, outstanding connections, top quality horses, and great purses. I look forward to my interaction with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable fan base and being part of the Oaklawn family.”

A native of San Diego and graduate of Chapman University, Dinerman grew up attending races at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club near his home.  While in high school, he worked as a stablehand for trainer John Sadler and later served as part of the Del Mar Publicity Department. In 2015, he was hired as the track announcer at Emerald Downs in Auburn, Wash., becoming one of the sport's youngest announcers.

Among his career high points, Dinerman points to his calling of the 2021 El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields, which was won by the eventual Preakness winner that year, Rombauer.

“We are excited to welcome Matt Dinerman to our racing team at Oaklawn,” said Wayne Smith, General Manager of Oaklawn. “He brings a passion and high-energy style to the announcer's booth that builds anticipation at each turn and reaches an exciting climax down the stretch and across the finish line. Oaklawn fans will be entertained and informed by Matt's style.”

Dinerman has also worked in racing media, having served as a television racing analyst, and as a blogger by posting race analysis, making selections, and offering wagering strategies.

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Peruvian jockey Martin Chuan has competed fulltime in the U.S. twice but now well into his third stint in North America, he's ready to stay.

“I enjoyed riding in Peru and was very successful winning many Group 1 races but I wanted to come to North America to win Grade 1 races,” Chuan said. “That's my goal and I'm going to keep working hard to get that goal.”

Chuan, who's represented by Jake Romans, has started to make headway into some of the biggest barns on the Churchill Downs backside including Brad Cox and Jake's father, Dale Romans.

Chuan returned to the U.S. in June and has ridden 14 winners from 83 starters. He's already amassed more than $1 million in purse earnings.

“We've had a great start back but I'm going to continue to work hard to keep the momentum going,” said Chuan, who was named on nine horses Friday-Sunday at Churchill Downs. “I'm working hard in the mornings, the afternoons during races and at night going to English classes to become more acclimated to life in the U.S.”

Chuan has ridden four horses at the September Meet and sports a win in a $120,000 maiden special weight aboard Stretch Ride.

Chuan first rode professionally in the U.S. in 2013 when he finished 10th aboard Aroseforgigner at Turfway Park. In 2017, Chuan once again had one mount in the U.S., a sixth-place finish aboard More Than Words in an allowance event at Churchill Downs. One year later, Chuan and Jake Romans teamed together to ride fulltime at Ellis Park but he returned to Peru after the meet. In 2019, Chuan rode at Ellis Park and the September Meet at Churchill Downs before returning to his home country.

“I want to do what's best for my family,” Chuan said. “I came to America before to try to get my name out there and get to know people around the racetrack. My family is with me now in Kentucky. We moved here from Peru and are here to stay.”

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Funeral plans have been announced for former Kentucky governor and Airdrie Stud co-owner Brereton C. Jones, who died at his home in Midway, Ky., on Monday, Sept. 18, after a lengthy illness. He was 84 years old.

On Tuesday, current Gov. Andy Beshear directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff in Jones' honor until sunset on the day of interment.  Other individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth are encouraged to join in this tribute.

The former governor will lie in state in the rotunda of the Kentucky State Capitol on Monday, Sept. 25, from 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. ET. The family will receive visitors there from 3:00–7:00 p.m.

His funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Forks of the Elkhorn Baptist Church, 840 Duckers Road, Midway, Kentucky, followed immediately by a private burial.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations to any of these charities: Race Track Chaplaincy of America, Old Friends, or Bluegrass Care Navigators.

His family – wife Libby, daughter Lucy, and son Bret – issued the following statement on Thursday morning.

“It was his love of horses that brought Brereton Jones to Kentucky, but it was the people of the Commonwealth that made his life so incredibly fulfilling. His greatest pride never came in titles, but in those moments when he could use the gifts God gave him to help someone in need or inspire others to do the same. Our family has lost its hero, our leader, our beloved 'Pop,' but our hearts are filled with immeasurable gratitude for both the precious time we shared and the incredible outpouring of love we've received in the wake of his passing. We are overwhelmed by your kindness. Thank you.”

Jones served as the Commonwealth's 58^th governor from 1991-95 and as Lt. Governor from 1987-1991. With his wife, he founded Airdrie Stud in Midway, Ky., and built it into an internationally renowned Thoroughbred horse farm. Bret Jones has succeeded his father in operating the 2,500-acre nursery.

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