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Jockey Paco Lopez broke his ankle in Saturday’s spill and can miss the rest of the occasion on the Fairgrounds.
Lopez’s damage was reported on Thoroughbred Each day Information. His agent Jose Gracia stated: TDN Though no date has been set for his return Thursday, Lopez stated he’s recovering effectively and hopes to return to Colonial Downs to defend his summer season using title.
Lopez was seated within the eighth race, a five-furlong, five-furlong turf race for fillies and fillies on the Fairgrounds on Saturday. He took benefit of Betty’s Dance, who clipped his heels on the backstretch. Lopez broke his ankle within the fall. Betty’s Dance was arrested after the race and left the course on her personal.
Heading into Friday’s card, Lopez stays the No. 2 rider in each wins and earnings. His 45 wins and $1.68 million in winnings rank him second solely to Jose Ortiz in each classes. Lopez is presently serving a six-month suspension from HISA racing, however is allowed to journey in Louisiana pending decision of pending litigation below Louisiana Division of Horse Racing Integrity and Security rules.
