Irad Ortiz Jr. was taken to Albany Medical Center on Sunday after being thrown from his mount during a chaotic start to Sunday’s Grade 1, $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup.

A fter a scary fall in Sunday's Jockey Club Gold Cup at Saratoga Race Course that resulted in a trip to Albany Medical Center ...

According to agent Steve Rushing Monday, Irad Ortiz, Jr. escaped serious injury and all tests came back negative after the ...

Heading into Friday, Jose Ortiz was just three wins behind his brother at 52 — then Irad Ortiz won four races on the day to bring his total to 59.

Saratoga's leading rider fell from his mount in a bumping incident in the $1-million race Sunday and was taken to a hospital, where all tests for injuries came back negative. His mount, Mindframe, was ...

The trainers each had 32 wins at the 40-day meet, which concluded Monday, and the rider had 59 wins for his fourth ...

His grandfather, also named Irad Ortiz, and his uncle Ivan Ortiz, were jockeys; and his younger brother, Jose Ortiz, is one of the nation’s leading riders.

As the Saratoga meet winds down, Jose Ortiz continues his pursuit of top jockey honors with three stakes wins including the ...

His grandfather, also named Irad Ortiz, and uncle Ivan Ortiz, were jockeys; and his younger brother, Jose Ortiz, is one of the nation’s leading riders.

Winning, checked that as well. Racing against your brother, add that to the list. Born in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, Jose and Irad Ortiz Jr. did not have to look far for a racing influence.

His grandfather, also named Irad Ortiz, and his uncle Ivan Ortiz, were jockeys; and his younger brother, Jose Ortiz, is one of the nation’s leading riders.