Agent Tom
Knust reported that Pat Valenzuela will be taking some time off to have surgery
on his right knee.
“He injured
the knee at Del Mar,” said Knust, “but, at the time he had Acclamation ready
for the Breeders’ Cup, so he put off taking care of it.”
“The problem
is, he can’t work horses right now, so he thought it would be the right time to
address the issue.”
There is no
timetable for his return. Kevin Krigger, the other rider Knust represents, rode
Goldencents to victory for trainer Doug O’Neill in the Grade III, $1 million
Delta Jackpot Saturday at Delta Downs.