Profitable Races As An Agent ‘Still Fun’ For Former Jockey Tyler Conner

Former jockey-turned-agent Tyler Conner is now dealing with the e book for Delaware Park-based jockey Gavin Ashton. Conner additionally represents Inoel Beato at Penn National.

Conner started working as a jockey’s agent in late 2025 after a scary spill at Colonial Downs final July that left him with two fractured vertebrae and a bruised spinal wire. He was briefly absolutely paralyzed after the autumn, however regained important mobility all through his restoration.

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Conner mentioned he nonetheless has some nerve points however is in any other case wholesome.

“I can do all the normal things I need to do, which is nice,” he mentioned.

Nonetheless, Conner introduced his retirement from driving on Aug. 4 and launched a brand new profession as an agent in November.

Conner and Ashton’s partnership was an on the spot success after Ashton snuck up the rail on 65-1 shot Lewis the Robber to win a one-mile starter non-obligatory claiming at Penn National on May 28.

“That was kind of a last-minute thing,” Conner mentioned. “It was cool, though. We started working together two days ago, so it worked out well.”

Conner mentioned profitable races as an agent is “still fun.”

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A local of the U.Okay., Ashton has received 65 North American races over the previous 4 years. Ashton has beforehand been a member of the Mid-Atlantic and Kentucky jockey colonies.

“He wanted to change it up,” Conner mentioned after explaining that they knew one another from driving on the similar tracks. “He’s based at Delaware, so that’s going to be the main focus.”

Beato is fifth within the standings at Penn National, whereas Ashton has upcoming entries at Delaware Park, Laurel Park, and Penn National.

“They work hard and are always open, so give me a call,” Conner mentioned.