C.J. McMahon suspended 14 days for careless riding in two-horse race

Lone Star Park leading jockey C.J. McMahon has been suspended 14 calendar days by the track’s board of stewards for careless riding in the fifth race May 19. The field for the off-the-turf route was scratched down to two horses, and McMahon’s mount, So Long Sailor, finished first by a length and a half, but was disqualified and placed second. He was cited for interference in the first turn.

McMahon’s suspension is scheduled to run from June 3 through June 16, according to the stewards. He waived his right to a hearing.

◗ Dark Hedges, a 3-year-old half-brother to Grade 1 winner Lighthouse Bay, debuts in Friday night’s third race at Lone Star.

◗ Evangeline’s fourth race Friday night drew a strong field of sprinters for an optional $25,000 claiming race, including Bending Saint and Zoot Suit.