Flavien Prat Suspended for 3 Days for Careless Riding, Loses Lead in Saratoga Jockey Wins

Flavien Prat, the leader in jockey wins so far this season at Saratoga Race Course, has been suspended for 3 days for careless riding, handing the top spot to Reylu Gutierrez. Prat, who had 20 wins through Thursday, will serve his suspension from Aug. 12 to 14.

What happened?

Flavien Prat was one of three riders hit with a three-day suspension for careless riding, announced by the New York State Gaming Commission on Thursday. Prat was suspended for his ride on Sandtrap in the De La Rose Stakes on July 17, where the horse finished third in the race and was involved in an incident during the stretch run with winner And One More Time and sixth-place finisher Deep Satin.

Why it matters for Flavien Prat

The suspension marks a setback for Prat, who had been leading the Saratoga jockey colony with his 20 wins through Thursday. He will now have to wait for his suspension to end before he can regain his top spot.

What comes next?

Prat will serve his suspension from Aug. 12 to 14, during which time Reylu Gutierrez will take over the top spot. Gutierrez had 19 wins through Thursday and will now have a chance to build on his lead.

• Key takeaways:
• Flavien Prat suspended for 3 days for careless riding
• Reylu Gutierrez takes over top spot in Saratoga jockey wins
• Prat will serve suspension from Aug. 12 to 14

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