Thought this was interesting: Jock can only ride for American owners

Scav · #1 03-31-2011, 02:32 PM

http://www.drf.com/news/woodbine-joc...er-get-started

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Campbell, whose 1,629 career wins include 60 stakes headed by his victory aboard Apart in last year’s $500,000 Super Derby, initially will be allowed to ride only for American owners.

“I’m hoping to ride some for Steve Asmussen,” said Campbell. “I’ve also ridden quite a bit for Mark Casse down at the Fair Grounds and I’ve ridden for Larry Rivelli, who will have horses here.”

MaTH716 · #2 03-31-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

http://www.drf.com/news/woodbine-joc...er-get-started

What's the logic behind that?

Scav · #3 03-31-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MaTH716

What's the logic behind that?

No idea, it can't last very long though, guessing 30 or 60 days.

O Canada!

MaTH716 · #4 03-31-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

No idea, it can't last very long though, guessing 30 or 60 days.

O Canada!

Maybe they are trying to deter American/Foreign Jockeys from moving their tack up north and taking riding opportunities from Canadian Jocks.

I guess that rule goes out the window for Graded Stakes when top jocks come in for the day.

-BT- · #5 03-31-2011, 03:37 PM

sucks for american trainers....wouldn't put this guy in my car much less on my horse

-bt-