A replacement rider has not yet been named. LAUREL, MD Irad Ortiz Jr., the country’s leading rider, doesn’t make many trips to Laurel Park. was set to ride Known Agenda in Saturday's Belmont Stakes. Video: Vargas Talks Talented, Tough Saguaro Row. But Ortiz, currently the leading rider at Gulfstream Park’s Championship Meet, will ride Saturday’s stakes-laden card. In fact, it’s been three years since the two-time Eclipse Award winning rider has visited Laurel. and ultimately needed to be stretchered off the track. LAUREL, MD Irad Ortiz Jr., the country’s leading rider, doesn’t make many trips to Laurel Park. ![]() In fact, its been three years since the two-time Eclipse. hit the dirt, he was then kicked in the head by a trailing horse. LAUREL, MD Irad Ortiz Jr., the countrys leading rider, doesnt make many trips to Laurel Park. his horse stumbled and bucked the rider to the ground. It's all quite frankly incredible, given just how gnarly the accident was.įootage from the track showed as Ortiz Jr. but is expected to make a full recovery in a matter of days. All OTB Results Instant access for todays Saratoga Harness Race Results. 7 at Gulfstream Park, is scheduled to resume. Irad Ortiz Jr., who injured his knee in a starting gate accident Jan. In 2011 he began his riding career and quickly was offered a chance to ride in New York. 18-19, and felt good, said agent Steve Rushing. ![]() Born in Puerto Rico he idolized Angel Cordero who was also from his home nation. needed 6 stitches in his head and 5 in his arm. Plus, guests can watch and wager on live. Irad has become the most dominant rider in North America. "I told him I don’t know what brand of helmet you have, but make sure you get another one." The incident occurred after Race 4, won by Ortiz aboard Known Agenda. Irad Ortiz is currently scheduled to ride #6 Known Agenda in the Frankie 'WHISPERS' Fantasy□□⚾️□□□□ J said he felt better today, than he did last night," Rushing told Daily Racing Form. was fined 1,000 and was placed on probation with fellow jockey Paco Lopez after a fight at Gulfstream on Friday, reports Mike Welsch of the Daily Racing Form. Thoughts & □ for after getting thrown off his mount today at Belmont Park in the 5th race.
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