Irad ortiz suspended full#

Javier Castellano also received those dates for careless riding in the eighth race on Aug. Joel Rosario received the same three days for careless riding in the third race on Aug. 18. 2, inclusive, for careless riding in the eighth race on Aug. 18. Irad Ortiz Jr., the meeting’s leading rider with 42 wins, drew the dates of Aug. Three jockeys have drawn suspensions that will cost them riding opportunities at the Spa.

Irad ortiz suspended full#

The next three finishers - Kingstown, Tommy Gun and Full Complement - all came from the “main track only” list. 1.īill Gallo, the National Steeplechase Association’s director of racing, reported he will re-open the entry box for the race that will be run at 2 3/8 miles over nine national fences.Īfter all the scratches were taken for the third race, a 5 1/2-furlong dash for New York-bred maidens, only Built to Last and jockey Javier Castellano were left of those who were originally entered to run on the turf. Walsh Novice Stakes was first announced as cancelled and was later moved to Thursday, Sept. The storms also took their toll on steeplechasing when the $75,000 Michael G. Tuesday’s heavy rains forced all of the other Saratoga races that were scheduled for the Inner and Mellon Turf Courses on Wednesday to be moved to the main track. The all-Mike Maker exacta was worth $22.50 for a $1 wager. He paid $13.40 as the 5-1 third choice in the betting. Girl Dad finished in 2 minutes, 6.34 seconds. Bluegrass Parkway and Tyler Gaffalione were 6 1/4 lengths to the good of the show horse, Tide of the Sea, the 11-10 favorite, and jockey Javier Castellano. After his John’s Call win, Wycoff said, “He’s clearly going to stay on the dirt with us.”Īfter taking the lead around the far turn, and then losing it again at the head of the home stretch, Girl Dad and Bluegrass Parkway, both Mike Maker trainees, staged a stride-for-stride battle.Īt the finish line, the winner was Girl Dad, with Luis Saez in the saddle, by a head.