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08-19-2003, 12:57 AM
Horse Racing Notebook
Stevens has collapsed lung
Monday, August 18, 2003
By The Associated Press
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens remained hospitalized Sunday, recovering from a collapsed lung suffered when he was thrown to the turf and nearly trampled in the Arlington Million.
A spokesman at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights said Stevens, whose left shoulder was stepped on, was in fair condition. But he declined to release the results of X-rays.
It was initially believed Stevens suffered broken bones in the mishap, but a statement released Sunday by the public relations firm representing Stevens says he is being treated for a collapsed lung. The statement said the jockey should be leaving the hospital in the next few days.
Stevens' agent, Craig O'Bryan, told The Blood-Horse magazine's Web site Sunday that Stevens was extremely sore but "as of now it appears he was very lucky and didn't break anything."
Stevens, who has a starring role in the movie "Seabiscuit," fell off Storming Home a few strides past the finish line in Saturday's race. After he remained motionless for five minutes, Stevens sat up and moved his legs before he was carried off the track on a stretcher and taken to the hospital.
Storming Home finished a half-length ahead of Sulamani and was initially declared the winner of the race. But the horse was disqualified because it had bolted far to the outside just before the wire and veered into the path of Sulamani and two others.
Wagering security a priority
Racing officials said Sunday the search is on for someone to run a national wagering security office to combat potential betting fraud.
A report on electronic wagering released Sunday commended the thoroughbred racing industry for boosting security in the wake of last year's Breeders' Cup Pick Six betting scandal and recommended establishing a security office.
Speaking at the annual Jockey Club Round Table Conference on racing issues here, National Thoroughbred Racing Association commissioner Tim Smith said the NTRA has hired a firm to begin looking for potential candidates.
Racing officials expect the security group to be in place by the end of the year.
Giuliani Partners LLC, headed by former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, and Ernst & Young, were hired by the NTRA to look into betting operations. The inquiry came after three former fraternity brothers attempted to rig a six-race bet to win $3 million during the Breeders' Cup races last Oct. 26 at Arlington Park .
© 2003 Associated Press — All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Stevens has collapsed lung
Monday, August 18, 2003
By The Associated Press
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens remained hospitalized Sunday, recovering from a collapsed lung suffered when he was thrown to the turf and nearly trampled in the Arlington Million.
A spokesman at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights said Stevens, whose left shoulder was stepped on, was in fair condition. But he declined to release the results of X-rays.
It was initially believed Stevens suffered broken bones in the mishap, but a statement released Sunday by the public relations firm representing Stevens says he is being treated for a collapsed lung. The statement said the jockey should be leaving the hospital in the next few days.
Stevens' agent, Craig O'Bryan, told The Blood-Horse magazine's Web site Sunday that Stevens was extremely sore but "as of now it appears he was very lucky and didn't break anything."
Stevens, who has a starring role in the movie "Seabiscuit," fell off Storming Home a few strides past the finish line in Saturday's race. After he remained motionless for five minutes, Stevens sat up and moved his legs before he was carried off the track on a stretcher and taken to the hospital.
Storming Home finished a half-length ahead of Sulamani and was initially declared the winner of the race. But the horse was disqualified because it had bolted far to the outside just before the wire and veered into the path of Sulamani and two others.
Wagering security a priority
Racing officials said Sunday the search is on for someone to run a national wagering security office to combat potential betting fraud.
A report on electronic wagering released Sunday commended the thoroughbred racing industry for boosting security in the wake of last year's Breeders' Cup Pick Six betting scandal and recommended establishing a security office.
Speaking at the annual Jockey Club Round Table Conference on racing issues here, National Thoroughbred Racing Association commissioner Tim Smith said the NTRA has hired a firm to begin looking for potential candidates.
Racing officials expect the security group to be in place by the end of the year.
Giuliani Partners LLC, headed by former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, and Ernst & Young, were hired by the NTRA to look into betting operations. The inquiry came after three former fraternity brothers attempted to rig a six-race bet to win $3 million during the Breeders' Cup races last Oct. 26 at Arlington Park .
© 2003 Associated Press — All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.