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Jockey Protocols

The following protocols are subject to change as progress is made with the eradication of the Coronavirus
  • The jockey colony will be a closed group and no riders will be allowed after the start of the meet on January 4, 2021.
  • A jockey will have to declare the intention to ride at Turf Paradise by no later than Dec. 26, 2020.  In between Dec. 26 and Jan. 3, a rider needs to provide a negative Covid-19 test in order to be considered part of the Turf Paradise jockey colony.
  • Any jockey that rides at other racing venues will not be allowed to return to the Turf Paradise jockey colony.
  • Jockeys will have to provide a Negative COVID-19 test in order to be given a mount.
  • Masks must be worn at all times in the jockeys’ room, paddock and post-parade. Masks may be lowered prior to entering the starting gate.
 
Racing days:
  • No hot box, whirlpool or showers.
  • A jockey engaged to ride can arrive no more than 60 minutes before the day’s mount.  When done with the day’s riding assignments, a jockey must leave the jock’s room immediately.
  • House silks will be utilized;  no owner’s silks
  • Quarter horse riders will be separated from the regular jockey colony.  Any Quarter Horse rider riding in non-recognized races (match races) will be separated from the main jockey colony.
  • A jockey’s temp will be taken upon arrival.  This is done by the Clerk of Scales or other track personnel.
  • A log will be maintained as to the time of temp check with jockey’s signature.
  • If a jockey has a high temperature (100.4 or above), the jockey will not be allowed in the jockey’s room.  A second test will be taken within 10 minutes to confirm temperature.
  • If a jockey has a high temperature, and it is confirmed by two tests, he or she will immediately leave and must not return until a negative COVID-19 test is produced or after a 14-day quarantine period.
  • Only the Top 4 official finishing jockeys will weigh out

Jockeys/Agents

IMPORTANT DATES FOR HORSEMEN

Thu. Nov 19       Horsemen arrive to arrange stalls
Wed. Nov. 25     Horses admitted to stable area
Wed. Dec. 2        First day of training, main track
Mon. Dec. 14     Gate training available
Mon. Dec. 28      First day of entries
Mon. Jan. 4         First day of live racing


Reminder: Masks must be worn at all times while on the grounds of Turf Paradise and Social Distancing should be maintained as much as possible.