Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the Jockeys Room? This month we go one-on-one with Harry Rice, the longest standing Jockey Valet at NYRA. Harry has been a valet for 33 years, and has worked for jockeys like Jean Cruguet, Chris McCarron, Mike Smith, and now Rajiv Maragh and Mike Luzzi. We covered a number of topics, including the responsibilities of a jockey valet and some of the amazing races that Harry has witnessed.

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