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Old 04-12-2007, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind
I loved reading Jerry Bailey's comments about his concerns about the backstretch living conditions for the workers at NYRA tracks. These are the same workers he stiffed every time he won a big race.
I believe that it is not uncommon for many jockeys to reward the exercise rider and even the groom that helped to get a winning mount ready...I know Bailey had a reputation for not doing so...not the most charitable fellow.
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