Perry Ouzts, 69, passed jockey Dave Gall with win number 7,397 after the seventh race at Belterra Park on Tuesday to become racing's fifth all-time leading rider, John Engelhardt reported.
The win was especially rewarding since his mount was trained by his close friend and the track's leading trainer, Larry Smith.
“To have him set that milestone on one of my runners just makes it all that much better,” said Smith.
After the veteran jockey left the winner's circle, he went to the jockeys quarters to change his silks for the next race.
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