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06-20-2007, 06:30 PM
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PVal update.....
From DRF.....
Valenzuela looking to Del Mar By STEVE ANDERSEN INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Jockey Patrick Valenzuela, who has not ridden since November because of a rib injury and subsequent knee surgery, said he has started a physical therapy program for his knee that could lead to a comeback next month. Valenzuela, 44, said in a telephone interview on Tuesday that he hopes to resume riding when the Del Mar meeting begins on July 18, if his is physically able. "I started physical therapy" on June 14, he said. "I'm hoping to come back pretty soon. I'm hoping to get back by the start of Del Mar. Hopefully, I can get back on the road to winning races." The winner of 15 riding titles in Southern California since 1986, Valenzuela has not ridden since suffering fractured ribs in a paddock accident at Hollywood Park Nov.o26. Valenzuela underwent arthroscopic surgery on a knee in December. Valenzuela had hoped to make a comeback earlier this year, but postponed his comeback on several occasions. "I wanted to ride at Santa Anita and I didn't give it enough time to heal properly," he said of the knee. "It's doing better than what it was. You don't heal as often as you do when you're younger." Valenzuela said he recently saw Dr. James Tibone, who injected a lubricating jell into the knee and "told me to stay off of it until I start physical therapy." Valenzuela, whose career has been plagued by substance abuse problems, is not currently licensed by the California Horse Racing Board. His license expired at the end of 2006. In the past, Valenzuela was issued a one-year provisional license that allowed the racing board to perform random drug testing. Earlier this year, Valenzuela said he would approach racing board officials regarding his license as he nears a comeback. On Tuesday, Valenzuela said he has been watching the races occasionally, and is anxious to get involved. "I can't watch that often because my blood starts to boil," he said. "I want to get back on horses. I'll take it one day at a time." 
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06-21-2007, 10:35 AM
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Thanks for the post, PVal will tear them up and then (sad to say) probably ""slip"" again...
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06-21-2007, 12:35 PM
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sure theyll license him again no matter what he does, hes had way too many chances and has gotten more than deserved simply becuz hes PVAL. i dont understand why anyone would be anxious for this guys return, he doesnt belong on the racetrack
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06-21-2007, 05:22 PM
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It's going to be Pat Valenzuela from 8 out of 10 owners.
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06-21-2007, 05:36 PM
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06-21-2007, 06:35 PM
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06-21-2007, 08:11 PM
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well I hope there are no more "injuries" for Pval
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06-21-2007, 08:15 PM
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LMFAO ok i work in the industry and am a owner, my sole involvement doesnt involve gambling. i rarely bet california races whatsoever. when pval was making a comeback and julie krone was riding exceptionally well a few summers ago i was cheering them both on, they were both riding ata extremely high level and it was great to see! LOL the CHRB should back off pval and tream him like everyone else? fact is hes recieved preferrential treatment, treatment that a average jockey would not recieve, fact is hes been givin way too many chances, many more chances than pretty much any other rider would recieve! pvals done nothing wrong? hmmmmmm thats funny whys he been suspended in the past? why did he "disappear" and why did he shave all his body hair off before? i guess you must be one of those who bout 5 years ago believed barry bonds wasnt on roids either LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ive never ever denied pvals talent but if i ran a horse in california i would not want or allow him on my horse. there are other top jocks in this sport who overcame drug problems and had incredible careers like bailey, day and now garret gomez(who by the way handed pval his rear end in cali in the recent past), patrick has all the ability in the world and basically has it by its balls and he continually pisses his chances away..................HE SHOULDNT BE GIVEN ANYMORE
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06-21-2007, 08:22 PM
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06-21-2007, 08:24 PM
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Then in about what 4 or 5 days are ya itchin like no tommorrow? lol.
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06-21-2007, 08:28 PM
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06-21-2007, 08:33 PM
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im starting to see those loose hairs pop up in my ears every now and then...scary sh*t getting old...
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06-21-2007, 08:50 PM
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sure as hell beats the alternative!
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06-21-2007, 09:24 PM
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06-21-2007, 09:29 PM
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patrick has all the ability in the world and basically has it by its balls and he continually pisses his chances away..................HE SHOULDNT BE GIVEN ANYMORE
Time has taken it's toll and Pat will start to have problems getting the live mounts as he nears 50 years old. 
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06-21-2007, 09:42 PM
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