For Immediate Release Contact:
November 2, 2013 Christian Teja
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PIERMARINI, RIGATTIERI, MONARCH STABLES TOP STANDINGS
AT SUFFOLK DOWNS AGAIN
EAST BOSTON, MA – A trio of New England stalwarts topped the 2013 standings as jockey Tammi Piermarini, trainer John Rigattieri and owner Monarch Stables once again took home year-end honors at Suffolk Downs as the track concluded its live racing season on Saturday, November 2.
Piermarini amassed 101 wins during the 80-day meet to capture her fourth straight riding title and the fifth of her career at Suffolk Downs. The 46-year-old mother of three won with 24% of her mounts for earnings of $1.1 million. Dyn Panell was second with 77 wins. With 2,293 victories, Piermarini is third on the list of all-time winningest female jockeys, trailing only Julie Krone and Rosemary Homeister.
Rigattieri continued his reign atop the trainer standings, earning his tenth consecutive title at the East Boston oval. Rigattieri saddled 57 winners from 199 starters (29%). Bill Sienkewicz was second with 41 wins.
Frank Bertolino’s Monarch Stables earned its third consecutive leading owner title with 31 trips to the winner’s circle. Touchdown Stable was second with 17 wins.
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