Gulfstream Park

Zayas out for two months with broken leg

Mike Welsch|Dec 31, 2018

Edgard Zayas aboard Mr. Jordan after winning the Big Drama

Lauren King/Coglianese Photos Jockey Edgard Zayas's 34 victories puts him fourth on the rider standings for the spring meet.

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Jockey Edgard Zayas will be sidelined a minimum of two months after suffering a broken right femur when his horse, Killer Kitten, fell during Sunday’s fifth race.

Zayas underwent successful surgery Monday morning to repair his injured leg, according to his agent, Tito Fuentes.

“The surgeon said Edgard was fortunate the break occurred in the middle of the leg not nearer the hip, or the recovery period would be a lot longer,” Fuentes said. “They said he can start physical therapy immediately and felt if all went well he could probably start getting on horses again in about two months.”

Zayas entered Sunday’s card with 15 wins during the meet, just one shy of third place in the standings. Luis Saez and Irad Ortiz Jr. lead the standings.

:: Want to get the latest news with your past performances? Try DRF’s new digital PPs

DRF Headlines

View All