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The trademark smile remains, but jockey Ricardo Santana’s return to Oaklawn comes with some notable changes since the 2021-2022 meeting began last December.
Graded stakes-winning sophomore filly Hot Peppers, who scratched from Saturday’s $120,000 Garland of Roses at Aqueduct Racetrack, will attempt to end her season on a high note when shipping to Santa Anita for the $300,000 La Brea (G1) on Dec. 26.
The Grade 1 Florida Derby-winning son of Race Day was beaten only a half-length after battling to the inside of Mind Control and Get Her Number in the stretch.
After a four-year absence from racing, jockey Jamie Theriot, 43, has returned to the saddle at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. secured a record 77th stakes win in a single season in North America when he guided Dr B to an easy victory in the $200,000 Go for Wand (G3) for fillies and mares Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack.