THE SECOND HERO OF THE TRIPLE CROWN

[NY BRED]

DRUM ROLL....................

Victor Espinoza is donating his jockey fee/winnings to
City of Hope, a major cancer Research hospital in
California.

All good stories evolving from this crew...



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[JustRalph]

How much?

[NY BRED]

JOCKEY STANDARD FEE IS 10% OF THE PURSE AWARDED TO
THE OWNER(S).

fOR WIN CHECK THE VALUE OF THE TOTAL PURSE , THEN TAKE
60% OF THE PURSE. The Belmont purse was 1,500,00, winner's share
would typically be 900,000; the win value, however, in the Belmont
was 800,000.

Espinoza's fee is, therefore 10% of 800k, or 80,000

Uncertain if his fees for Derby and Preakness are also being donated
and/or if Zayat gave Victor a bonus for his services.

regardless, this was really an eye opener..

[delayjf]

I heard 150k on the news this morning.

[NY BRED]

THERE WAS A BONUS IN PRIOR YEARS TO AN OWNER WHO SWEPT THE
TRIPLE CROWN,UNCERTAIN IFTHAT IS STILL THE CASE.

[Clocker]

I just caught the tail end of an interview with Victor on the Charlie Rose show on PBS. Well spoken and clear on what he feels and does in a race. I am going to try to find a replay of the interview on PBS or on You Tube and watch the whole thing.