Winning Ponies

The Jockeys' Guild and Kentucky tracks hope to take a big step forward this year in rider concussion protocol. Speaking at the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit June 28 at Keeneland, Dr. Carl Mattacola, professor of athletic training & rehabilitation sciences at the University of Kentucky, outlined plans for the concussion protocol pilot study to be conducted in Kentucky. The Guild and the Universtiy of Kentucky hope to have a point person hired soon who will oversee the program, set for a three-year pilot study. Dr. Mattacola will give us an insight into this study. This week we are going to Dash For Cash with the Quarter Horses. Delta Downs is closing out its meet with an amazing card that includes 8 stakes races. We'll be bringing on Quarter Horse expert handicapper Don Stevens and analyze the top three events of Saturday evening - the $690,295 Lee Berwick Futurity (RG 1); the $150,000 Delta Downs Derby (RG 3) and the $100,000 Louisiana Classic (RG 2).