Dominguez transferred to Manhattan hospital

Ramon Dominguez, who was diagnosed with a skull fracture as a result of a

spill last Friday at Aqueduct, continues to improve and was transferred Tuesday

from Jamaica Hospital in Queens to New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell

Medical Center on Manhattan's East Side where he is currently undergoing further

evaluation.

"Ramon is doing really well and resting comfortably," said the three-time

Eclipse champion jockey's wife, Sharon Dominguez.

"I can't thank the doctors and staff enough at Jamaica Hospital for the

superb care they provided to Ramon," Sharon Dominguez continued. "With an injury

like this, we thought it was important to seek a second opinion, which is why we

decided to change hospitals."

There is currently no timetable for Ramon Dominguez's release from New

York-Presbyterian Hospital.

"We're so grateful for the concern, support, and well-wishes from the racing

community and Ramon's fans," Sharon Dominguez said. "We will continue to provide

periodic updates on his condition through NYRA. Ramon is improving steadily, but

needs to rest as he recovers, and his doctors have prohibited him from having

visitors at this time."

Dominguez was unseated during the running of Friday's seventh race when his

mount, Convocation, appeared to clip heels with the eventual winner, Sovereign

Default. Convocation, who stumbled and fell, did not appear to be seriously

injured in the incident and was walked off the track.

A native of Venezuela, Dominguez led all riders on the NYRA circuit in 2012

with 322 victories and led the nation in earnings with $25.6 million.

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