It is not uncommon for jockeys to hit the road from their customary circuit for the opportunity to ride a top prospect. Other times riders will hop on a flight for a coveted mount, most often for a rewarding opportunity in a stakes race.
Tag: The Life
On the Rise: Trainer Riley Mott
Training on his own since Nov. 1 of last year, Riley Mott received the best education possible to prepare him for that moment, working alongside his Hall of Fame father, Bill Mott, for a decade as one of his assistants.
Iconic Arlington Statue Joins National Museum of Racing
Churchill Downs Inc. announced July 5 that they will donate “Against All Odds,” an inspiring bronze statue by Edwin Bogucki, to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame as part of the Museum’s permanent collection. The statue will be unveiled at its new home in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on July 12.
‘Consummate Horsewoman’ Kaymarie Kreidel a Vital Member of Maryland Racing Community
Kaymarie Kreidel sits on her outrider pony like a rocket ready to launch at the merest glimpse of trouble. She is part of a safety system implemented at most horse racing tracks throughout the United States. She scans the track continuously on the lookout for loose horses or riders in trouble. Often, she is on her way before the safety siren alerts track personnel that there is an issue on the track. It takes tremendous skill and trust for her to race her horse next to a runaway, lean over and grasp a rein or bridle while seeking to restrain a bolting horse who is creating mayhem.
