P. Val facing knee surgery

[Tvghrtvfan]

http://www.drf.com/news/santa-anita-val ... ee-surgery

Jockey Patrick Valenzuela, who has not ridden since Nov. 16 at Betfair Hollywood Park after complaining of knee pain, is scheduled to undergo knee surgery this week, he said on Sunday.

Valenzuela, 50, hoped to have the operation in December, but said that it was delayed while he waited for approval from an insurance company. He is hoping to return to racing in late February.

“I finally got the okay to get the surgery on Friday,” he said. “I hope to be back by the end of the February. They have to go in there and see what’s going on.”

In the autumn, Valenzuela said his knee had been causing him difficulty since the Del Mar meeting last summer. Valenzuela ended a six-month retirement in May. In 2012, he won 9 races from 129 mounts.

Two of the wins came in Grade 1 races on Acclamation – the Charles Whittingham Handicap at Hollywood Park and the Eddie Read Stakes at Del Mar.

More recently, he said he has been limited to watching races on television.

“I’m ready to get back,” he said. “I have been watching too many races on the couch.”

[Hollywoodmike]

Sitting on the couch watching races? Wonder what his weight has ballooned to???? In the 130's perhaps????

[Tvghrtvfan]

Who knows if PVAL can return back to where left off. The last comeback didn't work.

[Crazykid]

huh? he won two g-1s thats two more than 99% of the jockies on this planet won during that same time span.

[Hollywoodmike]

Donald Warren only supporter in his camp. All other trainers poo poohed on him on latest comeback. Can't be successful
with only one horseman behind you. Pat sat in jock's room 95% of the day. It's a fact and cannot be disputed.

[Pathagan]

huh? he won two g-1s thats two more than 99% of the jockies on this planet won during that same time span.

111% FACT

The leading rider at the Hollywood Park Fall meet is amongst the 99% you referred to.

[Igeteven]

Gary Stevens is next, how long can he hold out.

[Tvghrtvfan]

PVal in his day was one of the best gate speed riders!!