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Old 08-20-2012, 03:04 PM
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Default oldest jock sues to keep riding

Amonte alleges age discrimination against Suffolk Downs.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...6pLid%3D194680
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Old 08-20-2012, 03:21 PM
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More evidence that there has to be a maximum IQ ceiling to become a jockey. If you exceed it, you are out.
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Old 08-20-2012, 03:47 PM
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Amonte alleges age discrimination against Suffolk Downs.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...6pLid%3D194680
Let the man ride.

Past articles...
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/hor...ill&id=2094661

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/22/ny...ckey.html?_r=1

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/horse...7-amonte_x.htm

I'd like to hear Tony Black and Mig weigh on on ATR.
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Old 08-20-2012, 09:09 PM
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He hasnt won a race since 2005 and is 3 for 158 since 2002.
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Old 08-20-2012, 09:24 PM
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He hasnt won a race since 2005 and is 3 for 158 since 2002.
Those look like Roger Stein's training stats.
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Old 08-20-2012, 09:38 PM
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Those look like Roger Stein's training stats.
At least Amont is in shape
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Old 08-20-2012, 10:02 PM
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The track will get sued if they dont allow him to ride and will get sued if they allow him to ride and he gets hurt.
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