"People who work in our industry believe their values - of caring for and respecting our horses - have been deeply undermined by this behaviour," the British Horseracing Authority said. Chantal Sutherland Junior Alvarado Tyler Gaffalione Paco Lopez Irad Ortiz. The sentiments were echoed by the body that runs British horseracing in a scathing statement. The Ortiz brothers dominated Read More Tags: gulfstream Park, Gulfstream Park. One of his most high-profile employers, Cheveley Park Stud, said it was "truly horrified" by the image.īookmaker Betfair dropped Elliott as an ambassador, saying his actions were not consistent with its "values". Lopez told Thoroughbred Daily News: For me, its over. Gulfstream Park stewards fined Irad Ortiz Jr. It shows him sitting on a horse that had just died of a heart attack after a training run. Jockey Paco Lopez is ready to move on after his fight on Irad Ortiz Jr. Post-race confrontations among jockeys are not uncommon, though they more often occur in the jockeys' room after a race than in public view. 30 calendar days for careless riding Friday and Saturday at AQU. The photo of Elliott seemingly posing for a photo while sitting on the deceased horse sparked anger and outrage in British racing circles.Įlliott, a three-time Grand National winner, has apologised and confirmed the authenticity of the undated photo that was shared across Twitter. 328 likes, 15 comments - Calichromegirl (calichromegirl) on Instagram: 'The calm before the storm, Todd Pletcher’s trio Largent, Colonel Liam, and Social Paranioa. The 30-day ban for causing Fridays spill is consistent with the suspension jockey Paco Lopez received from Gulfstream Park stewards in 2019 for his role in a two-horse accident that left two riders injured. Leading trainer Gordon Elliott has been suspended by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board after a photo of him sitting on a dead horse emerged on Saturday. It's been a tumultuous few days in the horse racing world. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for The Stronach Group) Leading trainer banned over photo with dead horse Irad Ortiz Jr celebrates after winning the 2020 Pegasus World Cup Invitational. Irad Ortiz sucker punches Paco Lopez Pic6King 45 subscribers Share 2.
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