A number of sources have advised the Paulick Report as many as 10 jockeys at present based mostly at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pa., have examined optimistic for COVID-19 within the final week. As well as, the sources mentioned, one racing official who usually is available in shut contact with riders has additionally examined optimistic.
Observe officers haven’t issued any statements regarding COVID-19 and couldn’t be reached for remark.
Parx races Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Angel R. Rodriguez, fourth main jockey through the present meet, was off all mounts on Nov. 18 and has not been named to experience this week. A minimum of two different riders who’ve been using usually at Parx, Jason Nguyen and Luis Rivera, have been off their mounts final week and never named in entries for the upcoming week.
Quite a few jockey adjustments are anticipated on Monday’s card as numerous riders have been mentioned to have examined optimistic since entries have been taken for the Nov. 23-24-25 races.
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