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The Santa Anita leader is enticed by big purses on other circuits as he seeks national recognition and a Kentucky Derby mount.

The Santa Anita leader is enticed by big purses on other circuits as he seeks national recognition and a Kentucky Derby mount.

The Santa Anita leader is enticed by big purses on other circuits as he seeks national recognition and a Kentucky Derby mount.

TOP JOCK JUAN HERNANDEZ SEEKS 2ND CONSECUTIVE CLASSIC MEET RIDING TITLE AS SANTA ANITA’S 89TH ANNIVERSARY MEET OPENS TUESDAY

Jockey agent Craig O'Bryan was lured out of retirement in 2020 and is riding high with Del Mar's leading rider, Juan Hernandez.

Having long since eclipsed the legendary Charlie Whittingham as Santa Anita’s all-time leading stakes-winning trainer, Bob Baffert surpassed 'The Bald Eagle' on Memorial Day at Santa Anita as the all-time winningest trainer in the 85-year history of the Hollywood Gold Cup (G1).

The early-season dominance of jockey Juan Hernandez at Santa Anita was on full display again on Friday when with six mounts, the 30-year-old native of Veracruz, Mexico booted home three winners that included a sweep of the early daily double.

“I like the competition. I like to ride with those guys because you can learn a lot from them and it’s a good experience to ride with them

Juan Hernandez has kept the momentum going and jumped out to an early lead at the Del Mar summer meet, winning 19 races through the first 12 days, seven better than his closest competitor, Umberto Rispoli.

Veteran jockey agent Craig O'Bryan, interviewed by Mike Willman, discusses Santa Anita's leading rider Juan Hernandez.