substance abuse jockey

Edited Press Release Jockey Ramsey Zimmerman recorded his first victory in over five years on Friday when he guided Enchanted Nile (Pioneerof the Nile) to a front-running nose victory in the third race at Oaklawn Park. A Chicago-area native, Zimmerman amassed 1,740 victories and owns riding titles at Prairie Meadows and Lone Star Park, but it was substance abuse that derailed his once-promising career several times since he began riding in 1998. "All that's behind me," Zimmerman said. "I'm actually really proud of having six years clean and sober." Managing...