The first part of today’s feature follows Hall of Fame Jockey John Velazquez and 12-time All-Star and five-time World Series Champion Mariano Rivera on a guided tour of the backstretch at
Footage from today’s press conference with Mariano Rivera at
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Friday, August 10, 2012
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mariano rivera receives exclusive backstretch tour from jockey john velazquez before visit to
Description of B-Roll
· Jockey John Velazquez escorts Mariano Rivera on a tour of the backstretch at Saratoga Race Course on the morning of Friday, August 10.
· Velazquez and Rivera visit with four-time Eclipse Award winning trainer Todd Pletcher and trainer Kiaran P. McLaughlin.
· Velazquez and Rivera tour Darley Stables and meet with Jimmy Bell, president of Darley’s American operations.
· Rivera meets with several children of backstretch workers who are attending the New York Race Track Chaplaincy Summer Enrichment Program at Saratoga Race Course. The camp attendees are children of
Total Run Time: 2:40
Description
· Jockey John Velazquez, who today was inducted into the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame, escorted 12-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion Mariano Rivera on a private tour of the backstretch at Saratoga Race Course on the morning of Friday, August 10.
· Rivera is visiting Saratoga Race Course after hosting a fundraiser at Siro’s Trattoria in
· The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will name the day’s third race “The Spa Welcomes Mo!” in honor of Rivera, who will appear in the winner’s circle to address the crowd and present the trophy for his eponymous race. The race will go to post shortly after 2 p.m.
· Since opening its gates in 1863, Saratoga Race Course has welcomed champion thoroughbreds, renowned trainers, world-class jockeys and top celebrities – making it one of the nation’s most beloved destinations. A truly unique summer oasis nestled in the foothills of the
· Rivera is regarded as the most dominant relief pitcher in baseball history. The man known as “Mo” has handcuffed batters with his legendary cut fast ball on the way to becoming baseball’s greatest postseason pitcher. In 2011, Rivera set the record for career regular-season saves which currently stands at 608. Rivera is recovering from knee surgery following a season-ending injury in May.
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