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Meet Puerto Rican Jockey José L. Ortiz: He Won The 2026 Kentucky Derby, But His Paycheck May Surprise You

José L. Ortiz won the 2026 Kentucky Derby and turned the most famous two minutes in American horse racing into a Puerto Rican family story.

Latin Times · May 3

5 Photos of Jockey Jose Ortiz and Golden Tempo's Surprise Derby Win While Trainer Cherie DeVaux Makes History

Jockey Jose Ortiz achieved a historic victory at the 152nd Kentucky Derby, guiding underdog Golden Tempo from last to first, marking his first Derby win and a $3.1M payout.

International Business Times UK · May 3

Cherie DeVaux makes history and becomes first female trainer of a Kentucky Derby winner

Golden Tempo was being ridden by Jose Ortiz

The Independent UK · May 3

Belmont Stakes live stream 2023: how to watch online from anywhere – runners and riders, race time

The final of the 2023 Triple Crown takes place over 1.5 miles of dirt at the Big Sandy. Here's how to watch a 2023 Belmont Stakes live stream from anywhere. Odds, runners, post time.

TechRadar · Jun 10, 2023

‘An unbelievable bond.’ Sentimental pick Cody’s Wish delivers on final day of Keeneland Breeders’ Cup.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Cody’s Wish was the prohibitive betting favorite, but an even stronger sentimental one on the second day of the 39th Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland. The son of Curlin fended off Cyberknife, a Kentucky Derby runner in May, to take the $1 million Dirt Mile.

Tribune News Service · Nov 6, 2022

Bryce Miller: Belmont-winning group, CHRB member potentially reshape financial pie for jockeys

SAN DIEGO — When Donegal Racing decided Belmont Stakes-winning jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. would receive a rare share of Mo Donegal's future work as a stallion, the ripples reached the shores of California.

Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022

Who is Irad Ortiz Jr? Jockey who replaces Frankie Dettori on star sprinter Golden Pal

Bad boy jockey Irad Ortiz Jr will take part in Royal Ascot this week and has been selected to ride some of the best horses over the legend that is Frankie Dettori

Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2022

Mo Donegal wins the Belmont Stakes; Rich Strike finishes off the pace

Sometimes the bettors have it right. The morning linemaker liked We the People. The dreamers liked Rich Strike, the longshot winner of the Kentucky Derby. The sentimentalists looked toward the only filly in the race, Nest.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 11, 2022

Mo Donegal wins the Belmont Stakes

Mo Donegal won the 154th Belmont Stakes, the third and final race of the Triple Crown series, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., on Saturday. The horse was a top contender coming into the race.

WEKU · Jun 11, 2022

Santa Anita ahead of horse racing safety curve in advance of national regulations

LOS ANGELES — The infield at Santa Anita had once again been transformed into a carnival atmosphere during the three-day Memorial Day weekend. Besides the normal rides and games employed to occupy the attention of the non-betting members of the family, there were Corgi races. And who doesn't like to…

Los Angeles Times · May 31, 2022