Rajiv Maragh

Jockey Rajiv Maragh Wins First Race Since 2021

A nearly three-year hiatus from the winner's circle ended Thursday when rider Rajiv Maragh won the third race at Gulfstream Park aboard Dundie (Speightstown). Owned by Ian Parsard and trained by Collin Maragh, Dundie was in for a $12,500 tag and won for the third time in his career. Maragh's last win was with Raise the Rent (Malibu Moon) Dec. 23, 2021, also at Gulfstream. Prior to beginning his comeback in late October, his last ride was in January of 2022. Dundie was his eighth mount since his return. "It's...

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Rajiv Maragh Returns to Saddle Sunday at Gulfstream

After a two-year hiatus which included a television stint for NYRA and FOX, Rajiv Maragh is set to get back into race riding Sunday at Gulfstream Park with two mounts on a 10-race program, the track announced via presser Saturday. The winner of 1939 races is named on Gabagool (Ransom the Moon) in race five and Supers Lucky Lady (Superestrella) in race 10, and himself admits that the 2,000-win milestone was a motivating factor in his return along with the birth of his second child, daughter Lilah, who made her...

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Gulfstream to Pause Racing Friday for Coronavirus Protocol Implementation

Gulfstream Park issued the following announcement late Thursday night:  Gulfstream Park will suspend racing for one day, Friday, March 20, to update its protocols in a number of areas, including the Jockeys' Room. Racing is scheduled to resume on Saturday, March 21. Last week, Gulfstream Park took strict measures to limit exposure by closing the facility to the public for live racing and simulcast. Gulfstream Park has operated in full compliance with all government and local health orders, while ensuring the protection of the essential personnel that care for the...

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Maragh Announces He Will No Longer Ride During Coronavirus Outbreak

Gulfstream-based jockey Rajiv Maragh announced Thursday via twitter that he has decided to stop riding indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak. He told the TDN that the reasons for his decision include that his wife is five-months pregnant with their first child. Maragh is listed on one horse Friday at Gulfstream, Yes I See (Exchange Rate), the 5-2 second choice in the line in the second race. "I am doing this mainly for the health and welfare of myself and my family," he said. "I have a pregnant wife at...

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