Jockey protest leads to cancellation of aqueduct on November 30

The New York Racing Association was forced to cancel the final eight races of the nine-race card on November 30 Aqueduct racecourse due to a protest by the jockeys, resulting in their refusal to ride.

After Race 1, the jockeys expressed concerns about the duties of the NYRA scale attendant and assistant scale attendant. Despite the best efforts of NYRA management, the jockeys refused to ride and stopped live racing on Sunday at Aqueduct.

“NYRA is responsible for supervising the Registrar, Assistant Registrar and all racing officials in accordance with the rules of the New York State Gaming Commission,” said Andrew Offerman, NYRA senior vice president of racing and operations. “The procedures employed by these officials are intended to protect the integrity of racing and it is the responsibility of NYRA to maintain and enforce them.”

The jockeys had no objections to the condition of the track or the weather.

Aqueduct Racetrack remains open for simulcasting, and online betting is available through NYRA Bets at NYRABets.com.

Live racing will resume at Aqueduct on December 4 with an eight-race card. First post is 12:40 PM ET.

This press release has been edited for content and style by BloodHorse Staff.