Jockey dies after being thrown from horse in Oregon race
A 29-year-old jockey died Wednesday after being thrown from his horse.
Eduardo Gutierrez-Sosa was riding 2-year-old Godfather Advice at a race in central Oregon when he was thrown over the rail, local NBC affiliate KTVZ reported. Gutierrez-Sosa appeared to land on his head and died from injuries he suffered in the fall. © Shutterstock A jockey died at a race in Oregon.
A jockey died at a race in Oregon. (Shutterstock/)
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The veteran jockey had ridden more than 1,500 races in a nine-year career across the Pacific Northwest, according to Horse Racing Nation.
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As track announcer Jason Beem would say, “And the race is on at Grants Pass Downs!”
Oregon s premier horse racing venue begins its 2021 spring/summer season Monday with first post 5:15 p.m. The eight-race card features two quarter horse events, six thoroughbred races and 65 total horses a solid 8.1 per race.
The $10,000 added Caveman Stakes drew a full field of 10 older horses at five furlongs including Pulpits Power, last seen winning the $20,000 Grants Pass Mile last fall. The 7-year-old gelding drew the No. 3 post position with defending riding champion Joree Scriver taking the mount.
The 17-day spring/summer meeting features Monday and Tuesday racing through July 6 (except June 14 and 15) and special holiday racing Sunday July 4 at 1 p.m.