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![]() Jockey Victor Espinoza has received a three-day suspension for his riding in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) April 3, while Garrett Gomez was fined $750 for punching Espinoza afterward.
Meanwhile, trainer Bob Baffert, who described Gomez's ride aboard the 4-5 favorite, Lookin At Lucky, as "horrendous," said he would allow Gomez to continue to ride his colt. Lookin At Lucky is expected to be a leading contender in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) at Churchill Downs May 1. Espinoza's suspension begins April 11. California Horse Racing Board stewards at Santa Anita Park handed down the penalties April http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...ez-keeps-lucky
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