Loveberry plans to ride Keeneland and Churchill meets
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Jareth Loveberry, leading rider during 2020 and 2021 at Arlington and leading rider during Hawthorne’s spring meet in 2022, has moved his tack to Kentucky. Loveberry confirmed he’ll be taking mounts at the upcoming Keeneland meet and plans to go on to Churchill Downs.
Loveberry tied for third in the jockey standings at the recently completed Fair Grounds meet, riding 50 winners before getting hurt in March. Matt Muzikar, who books mounts for Tyler Gaffalione, will represent Loveberry. His longtime agent Steve Leving suggested Loveberry partner with Muzikar since Leving doesn’t have the same connections in Kentucky as in Chicago and New Orleans.
◗ The 3-year-old filly Mendrel has been privately purchased following an eye-catching career debut on March 16 at Hawthorne. Mendrel, trained by Brian Cook for William Nicks, won a maiden sprint by more than 12 lengths, smoking five furlongs in 56.83, which was good for an 89 Beyer Speed Figure. Sale inquiries came shortly thereafter and Mendrel was purchased by the agent Brad Weisbord on behalf of Madaket Stables, Michael Dubb, and Jay Hanley. Weisbord confirmed that Mendrel will be trained by Chad Brown. By Blame out of Custody, by Broken Vow, Mendrel fetched $5,000 at a 2021 yearling sale.
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