Jockey Edgard Zayas will make his long-awaited return to action on Friday's program at Gulfstream Park, where South Florida's most dominant rider for the past several years will have three mounts on the 10-race Happy Hour card (2:55 p.m. ET).
Zayas has been sidelined since undergoing shoulder surgery in December 2021.
The 28-year-old journeyman is named to ride Ralph Nicks-trained first-time starter Flag Woman in Race 3, hard-knocking Antonio Sano-trained Don't Get Khozy in Race 7, and Saffie Joseph Jr-trained Li Li Bear in Race 8.
Zayas, who has been galloping and breezing horses at Gulfstream for the last few weeks in preparation for his return to action, was aboard for Princess Rooney Invitational (G2) contender Allworthy Sunday morning.
Thank you for all the well wishes & prayers. Surgery went well. I'm home recovering, already looking forward to getting stronger. Thankful for my family & friends that come over to cook me dinner
Thanks @JulienLeparoux & @SheaLeparoux .
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— Edgardo Zayas (@zayas_edgardo) December 17, 2021
Hall of Fame jockey Edgar Prado enjoyed a triumphant visit to his native Peru Saturday, capturing the Clasico Lady Shatzi, a 1 ¼-mile stakes at Monterrico aboard Argentine-bred La Fascinada.
Prado added a second victory guiding Rabiata to win on the undercard.
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