Jockey Fined $15K For Wearing Logos

Published: September 1, 2015 01:10 pm EDT

The New York State Gaming Commission has slapped American Pharoah’s jockey, Victor Espinoza, with a $15,000 fine for having worn promotional branding on his racing silks and boots during the $1.6-million Travers Stakes at Saratoga on Saturday, August 29.

As an article by the Paulick Report explains, Espinoza donned pants which featured his name down the thigh. He also wore boots that had the logo for ‘Monster Energy Drink’ on them.

The Paulick Report article cites a report that indicates that Espinoza was specifically instructed by stewards before the race that he was not allowed to wear clothing that displayed promotional material.

NBC Sports aired the Travers on Saturday, which saw the Triple Crown winning American Pharoah lose to 8-1 outsider Keen Ice. American Pharoah had made the front early and was on the lead with favourable fractions. He was softened up a bit when a horse took a run at him on the final turn, but American Pharoah dug back in through the stretch. Keen Ice had the Triple Crown winner well measured, and came calling late for the win.

(With files from the Paulick Report)

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