Jockey Cristian Torres hit a personal milestone Friday, Jan. 2 when he piloted Tiz in Sight (Tiz the Law) to victory against starter optional claimers, and in the process secured Oaklawn win 300 in his career.
Torres moved tack to the venue in early 2021, and produced one of the best seasons in the track's history in 2022-23 when he finished with 100 victories and over $6.1-million in earnings. It was a single-season local record, and he joined a rarified group as Hall of Famer Pat Day is the only other jockey to reach 100 wins at an Oaklawn meeting. Torres was also the riding champion in 2023-24 with 82 trips to the winner's enclosure, and finished second last year with 62.
“Really happy to accomplish that here, the place that I call home,” Torres said after Friday's final race. “Just to win 300, in what, four or five years? I'm just really thankful to all the trainers and the owners that have supported me. It took a little time to give them the confidence to let me ride their horses.
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