In San Francisco today we did not see the chaos and instability seen in Paris and London when the Olympic torch passed through those cities. No, here we are professionals. We protest like no others. As Bay Meadows kicks off another race week, we may yet hear protests from trainers unable to secure the services of their favored jockeys. There are several regular jocks that will not be riding on upcoming days for various reasons.
Last Friday morning Pedro Flores and the bug boy Rojas head north to Emerald Downs, following Leslie Mawing who left the previous week. Luis Martinez and David Lopez have not yet returned to riding after spills. Beginning on Sunday April 13 three more jockeys will be unavailable, each serving a three day suspension. Bobby Gonzalez, Omar Figueroa, and Inoel Beato were each given days by the stewards. In the event of a full field, you may see some names that don't often grace the form.
photo courtesy of racehorse owner Alex
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