What happened to the jockey Irad Ortiz?

Irad Ortiz, Jr. Three-time champion jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. was handed a five-day suspension by Gulfstream Park stewards for his ride aboard Princess Cupid in Wednesday’s sixth race, reports the Daily Racing Form.

Why was Irad Ortiz suspended from racing?

Ortiz, a three-time Eclipse Award winner who has led North America in wins for five straight years, received a 30-calendar day suspension for careless riding Dec. 5 from New York stewards after he was involved in incidents in back-to-back days.

Does Irad hurt?

Irad Ortiz, Jr., who only recently returned from a 30-day suspension, will be sidelined 3-4 weeks with a knee fracture, according to a tweet from Daily Racing Form’s Marty McGee. The three-time reigning Eclipse Award-winning jockey was given 30 days for separate riding infractions at Aqueduct Dec.

Did Irad Ortiz Jr get hurt?

Irad Ortiz Jr., who injured his knee in a starting gate accident Jan. 7 at Gulfstream Park, is scheduled to resume riding there Jan. 22. The three-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey has three mounts, including Max K. O. in the $75,000 Sunshine Turf Stakes.

Where is Jose Ortiz today?

Jose Ortiz is a Puerto Rican jockey who currently rides on the New York circuit with his older brother Irad Ortiz Jr.

Who is older Iran or Jose Ortiz?

Personal life. Ortiz was born in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico. His grandfather, also named Irad Ortiz, was a jockey, as was uncle Iván Ortiz. His younger brother, José Ortiz, is also a leading jockey in New York.

How old is Jose Ortiz?

28 years (October 2, 1993)Jose Ortiz / Age

Who is Jose Ortiz wife?

Taylor RiceJose Ortiz / Wife (m. 2016)

Do jockeys get paid if they don’t win?

Pay for jockeys varies and is based upon the experience and track record of success. In 2015, beginning jockeys earned $28 per race on the low end and as much as $124,000 for the top prize in a premier race. Even in a Triple Crown race, jockeys that don’t finish in the top five make as little as $500.

What happened to Irad Ortiz?

Ortiz was thrown off a horse during a race Thursday at Belmont Park and then trampled by the horse being ridden by his younger brother, Jose. Irad was taken off the track on a stretcher and then to a local hospital before being released.

Who is the father of the famous Jockey Irad Ortiz?

Ortiz was born in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico. His grandfather, also named Irad Ortiz, was a jockey, as was uncle Iván Ortiz. His younger brother, José Ortiz, is also a leading jockey in New York. “We support each other, but you know, when we go out there, we are jockeys,” said José.

Where was Luis Ortiz born and raised?

Ortiz was born in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico. His grandfather, also named Irad Ortiz, was a jockey, as was uncle Iván Ortiz. His younger brother, José Ortiz, is also a leading jockey in New York.

How many times did Luis Ortiz win the Breeders Cup?

He had four winners at the 2019 Breeders’ Cup event, including wins in both the $4 million Turf and the $6 million Classic. In 2019, Ortiz repeated the Eclipse Award by leading in both wins and second places, as well as establishing a single-year earnings record for North American horse racing of $34,109,019.