Horse Racing

Desormeaux allowed to ride at Santa Anita Meet


Hall of Fame racer Kent Desormeaux will be allowed to drive at all 1/ST Racing properties, including Santa Anita . Parkaccording to a statement released by the company on December 2.

The statement reads as follows: “Kent Desormeaux is authorized to return to racing at the 1/ST Racing venues on Saturday, December 3, in accordance with a mutual agreement signed on December 1. We wish you the best of luck. Kent succeeds in his return to the saddle.”

Desormeaux, 52, was previously banned from driving at 1/ST Racing due to a series of violations. He failed to comply with the agreement he signed with Winner’s Foundation, a program that helps California racetrack workers fight substance abuse, and he was arrested on January 23 for abuse. family and assault in Louisiana, then suspended for 60 days by management in California for disorderly conduct in 2021 Del Mar met, when he got into a melee and used a racial slur.

Desormeaux has admitted to having trouble with alcohol.

The upcoming Santa Anita meet-up begins December 26. California races are currently taking place at Del Mar, although many horses continue to train daily at Santa Anita and riders will ride. horse there.

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After a stint in rehab this year, Desormeaux resumed riding on November 18 in Del Mar, which did not bar him from participating. As of December 2, he still hasn’t found the winner’s spin of 11 laps this fall. He has five scheduled rides this weekend at Del Mar.

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