According to agent Steve Rushing Monday, Irad Ortiz, Jr. escaped serious injury and all tests came back negative after the rider was from his mount Mindframe (Constitution), who swerved to avoid the wayward Phileas Fogg in Sunday's GI Jockey Club Gold Cup.
According to the NYRA track note's team, Ortiz Jr. was cleared to ride, however, opted to take a few extra days. He had been slated to ride in all 11 races on closing day at Saratoga Monday.
“I want to thank everyone for all the calls and texts and well wishes,” said Ortiz Jr. on X Monday morning. “I plan on taking a few days off and return to riding on Thursday at Kentucky Downs.”
Following the incident, the rider was taken to Albany Medical Center. He was released later in the evening.
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