Are they going to dump her? This is the question hanging over Miracles of Life jockey Lauren Stojakovic as the countdown continues to the Blue Diamond. Latest news is that trainer Daniel Clarken says a rider has not been confirmed the plum Diamond ride. It's the old, old story...the low-profile jockey does nothing wrong, gets all the lead-up wins and then has to fight off lingering doubts and the persistent claims of glamor jockeys. Clarken told TVN: 'There is a lot of water to go under the brid

Are they going to dump her? This is the question hanging over Miracles of Life jockey Lauren Stojakovic as the countdown continues to the Blue Diamond. Latest news is that trainer Daniel Clarken says a rider has not been confirmed the plum Diamond ride. It's the old, old story...the low-profile jockey does nothing wrong, gets all the lead-up wins and then has to fight off lingering doubts and the persistent claims of glamor jockeys. Clarken told TVN: 'There is a lot of water to go under the bridge yet and we haven't made a decision about a rider yet...We've had plenty of jockeys put their hand up for the ride but I can tell you we haven't confirmed anyone. Having said that I would think Lauren would probably keep the ride, but that decision hasn't been made yet.'

Makes you wonder what the delay is all about? Either the girl is good enough for the ride or she isn't. Shouldn't be too hard a decision to make. Of course, Miracles of Life is not yet a certain starter. Connections will have to pay a $55,000 late-entry fee to get into the race.