Winning Ponies

After 35 years, 52 racetracks, and 32 broken bones, jockey Joe Steiner retired July 21, 2016. Steiner said he will pursue a career in sports psychology following a riding career in which he rode in 10,846 races. He said ideally he would like to help jockeys and other athletes deal with the trials and tribulations of life. That decision has already become a reality as he is the “Life Coach” for 27-year-old Rocco Bowen, far and away the current leading rider at Emerald Downs. He will tell us about his life in the saddle. Tom LaMarra grew up in New Jersey, which lead him to many forays to the Philadelphia area where Parx will feature three graded Stakes races, highlighted by the Grade 1 $1,000,000 Pennsylvania Derby. On the under card is the Grade 1 $1,000,000 Cotillion Stakes and the Grade 3 $300,000 Gallant Bob Stakes. Tom is now the Managing Editor of THAracing.com, he handles Communications for the Maryland THA and is involved in special projects for the Maryland Jockey Club.