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Irad Ortiz Jr.
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Oct 27 to Nov 2
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Sep 7, 2026
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- Puerto Rican Jockey José Luis Ortiz Wins Twice at Breeders’ Cup After a Fall, Stays in Title Race
Puerto Rican jockey José Luis Ortiz overcame a fall on Friday to close the Breeders’ Cup with two victories and remain in the race for the lead in U.S. horse racing’s jockey earnings statistics.
- Seven Puerto Rican Jockeys Head to Breeders’ Cup 2026 with History in Reach
The Breeders’ Cup, to be run this Friday and Saturday, carries major weight for Puerto Rican jockey José Luis Ortiz’s bid to finish first in the United States money-earning standings.
- Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. Breaks Ankle in Keeneland Fall, Will Have Surgery and Miss Breeders’ Cup
Puerto Rican jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. fractured his left ankle on Thursday when he fell off his mount during the ninth race at Keeneland racetrack in Kentucky, and will undergo surgery that keeps him out of competition indefinitely.
- Manuel Franco Wins First Ángel 'Junior' Cordero Award at Saratoga
Manuel Franco, a jockey from Carolina, Puerto Rico, won his first Ángel 'Junior' Cordero award at the Saratoga Race Course in New York, securing the title with his 70th victory of the season.