Irad Ortiz, Jr. Transported to Hospital After Keeneland Mishap

Breeders' Cup News: Star Jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. Out with Broken Ankle

Irad Ortiz, Jr., among the world's leading jockeys, will miss the Breeders' Cup next weekend after he broke his left ankle when unseated leaving the starting gate for the ninth race at Keeneland on Thursday. According to Ortiz's agent Steve Rushing, Ortiz will undergo surgery and is out indefinitely, drf.com reported. This is a big blow for […]

Irad Ortiz, Jr. Transported to Hospital After Keeneland Mishap

Five-time Eclipse-winning jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr., who just returned Oct. 2 from a foot injury that kept him from riding for nearly two months, was unseated at the start of Race 9 at Keeneland on Thursday, Oct. 22. The on-site UK HealthCare medical team removed Ortiz, Jr. from the track and evaluated him at First The post Irad Ortiz, Jr. Transported to Hospital After Keeneland Mishap appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing …

Irad Ortiz Jr. goes to hospital after Keeneland spill

Irad Ortiz Jr. was taken to a local hospital Thursday for evaluation of a possible lower-extremity injury after She’s Good Trouble stumbled leaving the gate and unseated him in the ninth and final race at Keeneland, the track said. She’s Good Trouble, the 3-1 second choice for trainer Joe Sharp, stumbled a stride after the start of the $85,000 maiden special weight for 2-year-old fillies at 1 1/16 miles on dirt. She ran loose around the track be…