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Laurel Park: Comebacking Jonathan Joyce Rides First Winner In Nearly Seven Years Sponsored by: The fire inside never dulled, Jonathan Joyce said of his lengthy absence from the racetrack
Six weeks into his comeback and nearly seven years since his last victory, journeyman jockey Jonathan Joyce visited the winner s circle aboard Mary Jones and Robin Graham s Grace Isabella Saturday at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md.
Also trained by Graham, Grace Isabella ($12.60) ran 6 ½ furlongs in 1:18.35 over a fast main track in the claiming event for fillies and mares 3 and up. It was the first win for the 35-year-old Joyce since Bouquet Babe Jan. 30, 2014, also at Laurel.