Lone Star Park According to Terry Meyocks, president and CEO of Jockeys’ Guild, the race was canceled on July 14 because riders there were concerned they would not receive prompt medical treatment from the racers. supplier if injured while racing.
Texas Circuit, operated by Global Gaming Solutions, has a $1 million road insurance policy for injured riders, Meyocks said, but one rider was injured there July 4, Carlos Montalvo , was unable to secure an appointment until this weekend. with a doctor for treatment of three to four wounds.
According to Paulick Report, the accident policy is underwritten by Chubb and purchased through the US John Unick Insurance Office, similar to policies at other US racetracks. Unick told Paulick Report that the problem of accessing professionals is particular in Texas.
Meyocks said the carriage riders met with Lone Star Park management on Thursday afternoon and did not receive what they felt was adequate assurance that they could receive immediate treatment.
“Hopefully it gets resolved today,” Meyocks said on July 15. “It’s not what Lone Star did wrong or the insurance company. It’s the system that may have broken. . Unfortunately.”
Tim Williams, an executive at Lone Star Park, declined to comment on behalf of Global Gaming.
Amy Cook, executive director of the Texas Racing Commission, did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
Lone Star Park is scheduled to race Friday night, with a determination of race status likely to come late afternoon. The track hosts an extensive series of stake races on July 16 as the racetrack closes its meeting running through July 24.
