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| Dominguez winning the Yaddo Stakes at Saratoga Aug. 2012 |
“It is extremely difficult for me to announce that due to
the severity of the injuries I sustained in an accident at Aqueduct Racetrack
on January 18, 2013, my professional riding career has come to an end,” Ramon
Dominguez announced, in a prepared statement.
“While I hoped and even expected to be able to return to the saddle, as a result of my injuries and upon the advice of my treating physicians, it has been determined that I will no longer be able to pursue my career as a jockey.”
“While I hoped and even expected to be able to return to the saddle, as a result of my injuries and upon the advice of my treating physicians, it has been determined that I will no longer be able to pursue my career as a jockey.”
The 36-year-old began riding horses at the age of 16 in
Venezuela. Last summer, he finished the season as Saratoga's most winning
jockey,
with 68 first-place finishes and nearly $4.9 million in earnings.
“Ramon distinguished himself immediately upon moving his
tack to New York in 2009,” said P.J. Campo, NYRA vice president and director of
racing. “He won numerous meet riding titles and many of our top races, en route
to becoming New York’s leading rider for each of the past four years.”
Dominguez, who secured the last three Eclipse awards as
North America’s top jockey, expressed gratitude to his family, fans, and fellow
riders for their support in the months following his accident. “My riding
career has brought happiness and success beyond what I ever expected,” he said.
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