Irad Ortiz Jr.
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Horse Racing
Forever Young Edges Book’em Danno in Saudi Derby
In his international racing debut Feb. 24 in Saudi Arabia, Japan-based Kentucky Derby (G1) hope Forever Young arrived just in…
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Francesco Clemente, Tumbarumba Shine on Pegasus Day
Following the Irish-bred’s impressive come-from-behind victory in the $200,000 William L. McKnight Stakes (G3T) at Gulfstream Park, trainer Chad Brown…
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Encore Eclipse for Female Sprinter Goodnight Olive
In storybook fashion, Goodnight Olive has delivered a repeat performance, giving owners First Row Partners (Steve Laymon) and Team Hanley…
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Elite Power Goes Back-to-Back for Male Sprinter Title
From the start of the Eclipse Awards in 1971 through last year, just two horses were honored with multiple championships…
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Q&A: Rushing Discusses Representing Ortiz Brothers
Steve Rushing has been a successful jockey agent for almost 40 years, and during that time, the riders he has…
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Grade 2 Winner Dynamic One Returns at Gulfstream Park
Repole Stable, Phipps Stable, and St. Elias Stable’s Dynamic One is scheduled to return from a long layoff in the…
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Chili Flag, Spirit Prince Notch Aqueduct Feature Stakes
Chili Flag put the cherry on top of a series of encouraging performances with a commanding stakes victory in the…
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With Three BC Wins, Ortiz Jr. Lands Shoemaker Award
Irad Ortiz Jr., who guided three horses to Breeders’ Cup victories Nov. 3-4 at Santa Anita Park during the World…
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Tall Paul, Trust Fund Return in NY Breeders’ Futurity
The $200,000 New York Breeders’ Futurity at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack Oct. 16 brings forward a field of seven…
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Saratoga Generates Nearly $800M in Handle
The New York Racing Association announced Sept. 4 that the 40-day summer meet at Saratoga Race Course generated more than…
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