NY Jockeys Going on STRIKE

In light of Jose Santos's injuries being more severe than originally diagnosed, the riders at Aqueduct voted unanimously not to ride another race until their medical care can be switched to a competent hospital such as the one in Jamacia. "Those people at North Shore can't care for us" one of Aqueduct's leading riders said at the press conference. "Plus, the afternoon traffic is crazy going there" he continued. Spokesman from NYRA said, "We told you so", while the head of the emergency/trauma unit at Jamacia Hospital stated emphatically that he wouldn't consider admiting any more jockeys until, "They all apologize in writing for their negative comments about our hospital last month. They think it's so easy....we do our absolute level best for everyone brought here whether they are a spoiled, whining, primadonna or an average Joe citizen."

Stay tuned. And best wishes for a speedy Jose Santos recovery.