CHICAGO - Jockey Rene Douglas, injured badly in a spill Saturday at Arlington Park, underwent what was termed successful surgery to repair back and neck injuries early Sunday morning at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.na, and at various times has ridden regularly in New York, California, and Kentucky. Douglas first came to Arlington in 2001, and immediately won the riding title here. Partnering with agent Dennis Cooper, who has been in regular contact with Mrs. Douglas, Razo, and Dr. Gordon, Douglas was leading rider four years in a row before summering in California in 2006. He quickly regained his position atop the Arlington jockey colony upon returning to Chicago during the summers of 2007 and 2008.

Born to Be, who shipped in from Woodbine for trainer Eric Coatrieux, also was badly injured. She was taken by horse ambulance to Arlington's detention barn, and had to be euthanized later Sunday night.