1.   PAT Eddery was today installed favourite to take the Ritz Club Trophy awarded to the top jockey at Royal Ascot.

2.   TOP jockeys Michael Roberts and Richard Quinn both received riding bans at the San Siro racecourse in Milan yesterday.

3.   Already, top jockeys and trainers from California like Gary Stevens and Neil Drysdale have moved their bases here for the fall.

4.   In truth, when the decision was made two weeks ago to go to the Derby with the Lexington Stakes winner, not many top jockeys were left uncommitted.

5.   JOSE SANTOS, who has been chasing JERRY BAILEY in the race for top jockey, missed the entire racing program Wednesday with a sore left knee.

6.   Some top jockeys are among the highest-paid athletes in sports, but they only get paid if their horses finish in the money.

7.   The competition will also include the two top jockeys at Lone Star Park.

8.   The decision went against Bailey, the second bad development of the day for a top jockey.

9.   Top jockeys were flown in from Britain and the United States.

10.   Top younger jockeys Mike Smith, Kent Desormeaux and Shane Sellers will also participate in the event.