Ricardo Santana Jr., arrested and suspended, ruled out of the Breeders' Cup
The jockey was arrested in Louisville on charges of domestic violence involving his partner and was released after posting a $25,000 bond. Kentucky racing authorities have suspended his license pending the outcome of the legal process.He had three engagements booked for the weekend at KeenelandLEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special for Turf Diario).— A police report sent shockwaves through the Breeders' Cup circuit this Tuesday, just three days before the start of the event at Keeneland. Jockey Ricardo Sa Ricardo Santana Jr. has been suspended by Kentucky racing authorities after his arrest on charges related to domestic violence involving his partner. The jockey was released after posting a $25,000 bond and is facing two counts of first-degree strangulation and two counts punishable by up to 12 months in jail. The suspension means he cannot compete at any racetrack within the state until further notice. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for November 4 to determine if sufficient evidence exists to refer the felony charges to a grand jury. The allegations have not yet been adjudicated in court.
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The jockey was arrested in Louisville on charges of domestic violence involving his partner and was released after posting a $25,000 bond. Kentucky racing authorities have suspended his license pendin... [2895 symbols]
