For 15 years, Helmick has been an equestrian, or a horse rider, having trained in dressage, hunters, jumpers and eventing. This is Helmick’s first year as the Racer 1 jockey. Prior to becoming Murray State’s mascot, Vegas was a former competitive jumper. Unfortunately, Vegas is unable to run after Racer touchdowns this football season because of COVID-19, but the Racer community is optimistic for his return next season. Vegas, a 9-year-old Quarter Horse, graced the track with victory laps last year. He loves to meet people at our community events, but he gets mad when we don’t let him bump people with his nose.” “Sometimes when I’m just standing near him, he’ll turn his head and start nudging me to make me pay attention to him. “His favorite place to be is as close to you as possible,” Helmick said. On top of being incredibly intelligent and a thrill seeker, Helmick said Vegas has a bit of a personal space issue since he constantly demands attention. Racer 1 jockey and junior pre-vet major Emily Helmick said Vegas lives up to his name with a huge, strong-willed personality. Contributing first Racer 1 to be born and bred at Murray State, Vegas, is known to be a sweet and social butterfly.
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