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NEW YORK -- Jockey Rajiv Maragh was suspended for seven days for careless riding in the Belmont Stakes, when his horse started a series of collisions that nearly caused Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom to fall just after the start. George Gervin Jersey . The suspension was announced Wednesday by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board after the racing stewards met with the riders involved. A few strides into the Belmont, Maragh, aboard Isnt He Perfect, veered left from the No. 11 post into Mucho Macho Man, who in turned bumped Animal Kingdom. The force sent the Derby winner and jockey John Velazquez into Monzon, with Animal Kingdom stumbling badly and Velazquez nearly falling off the horse. The day after the race, in which Animal Kingdom fell way back before finishing sixth, Velazquez blamed Maragh for causing the Derby winners defeat. Isnt He Perfect finished last in the 12-horse field. "Thats what I think," Velazquez said Sunday. "Thats why Im so frustrated. It shouldnt happen. He should not be playing something like that in a race like this. Its stupidity and it shouldnt happen." The stewards agreed, and handed down a 10-day suspension. Maragh waived an appeal, which reduced the suspension to seven days. The ban starts Sunday. Maragh rode Mucho Macho Man in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, but was taken off the horse before the Belmont and replaced by Ramon Dominguez. Maragh said the day after the race that "at no time did I premeditate interfering with anyone. I have nothing vengeful against them. "Its definitely an unfortunate incident," he added. Ruler On Ice, a 24-1 long shot, won the Belmont. Boris Diaw Jersey . -- Malcolm Subban made 31 saves as the Belleville Bulls beat the Mississauga Steelheads 3-1 on Monday to advance to the next round of the Ontario Hockey League playoffs. Manu Ginobili Jersey . -- Juan Pablo Montoya took the pole Friday for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday night, turning a fast lap at 128.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets have downgraded wide receiver Jeremy Kerley and linebacker Garrett McIntyre from doubtful to out for the teams game against the Ravens at Baltimore. The Jets made the announcement, which was expected, on Saturday. Both players were limited in practice Friday, and coach Rex Ryan did not expect them to be able to play Sunday. Kerley, the teams leading receiver, dislocated hiis left elbow against New Orleans on Nov. Tim Duncan Jersey. 3. He had a brace on his elbow during practice this week, but could catch only with his right hand while wearing a red no-contact jersey. McIntyre injured a knee, also against the Saints. Every other player on the injury report was listed as probable, including wide receiver Santonio Holmes (hamstring) and tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. (knee). ' ' '