The Aqueduct race track Managers will meet jockey Jose Lezcano on March 11 to discuss his controversial ride on board Foxtail while finishing second in the first race on March 6 at Big A.
According to New York Racing Association spokesman Pat McKenna, managers spoke with Lezcano on March 6 and scheduled a formal meeting for Friday when racing resumes at the Aqueduct.
“Managers met Jose Lezcano to discuss his actions aboard the Foxtail during Sunday’s first race at the Aqueduct,” said McKenna, NYRA’s vice president of communications. Officially scheduled for Friday”.
Lezcano’s riding on Weaseltail was brought into question as he watched several horses race inside him – including one of his prolonged turns. Foxtail was then overtaken by an outside horse and fought back but was wounded in the back of the neck winning India Bella.
I need an explanation!
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In Equibase.com’s rankings for the race, it reported that Foxtail “sneaked outside the lead duo under strict restraint” and then “gained the advantage while the driver lost five more times.” Look inside to enter the upper ramp.” The caption went on to report Bulltail “asked while surprised by the winner’s presence with her outside at the sixteenth minute then lost the advantage, continuing to lose control during side fights in that enemy in the final and just missed while good. clear for the venue.”
A call to Lezcano’s representative, Jason Beides, about the incident was not returned.
