NYRA's head starter Hector Soler's employment has been terminated as of Sunday, Mar. 2, according to NYRA.
Consistent with NYRA policies, Soler has been precluded from accessing NYRA properties for a period of 90 days.
According to the organization, Jeff LaRue will assume the head starter duties on an interim basis. LaRue is the head starter at Finger Lakes and has been a substitute at NYRA since November.
Soler had been in the head starter position since December, 2020, and had worked on the gate at NYRA for over two decades.
Additionally, NYRA Clerk of Scales Jack Welsh resigned his position effective Saturday, Mar. 1. NYRA Assistant Clerk of Scales Brian Pochman will assume responsibilities on an interim basis.
No reason was given for the termination.
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