The Backstretch Baseball Tournament takes place on Monday, June 20, to raise money for the injured jockey's road to recovery.
Jockeys
The request for an increase has been met with some resistance by Ontario trainers and owners due to the timing.
More than half a dozen jockeys throughout the United States have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus leading to tracks locking down rooms.
Jockey has ridden in 20 countries, won Group 1s in more than half a dozen of those and is considered one of Europe's top horsebackers.
Forward movement to occur this week with the return of gate schooling; jockeys will be allowed to work horses beginning May 13 with strict protocols.
Racing Post offers a story on riders and horses and how they cope when the bitterly cold temperatures set in. Get a leg up!
