Anticlimactic Riding Title finish ahead — here’s why/what to watch
The Ortiz brothers have been neck and neck all season, but then…
The Ortiz brothers have been neck and neck all season, vying for the Saratoga 2025 Riding Title for most wins. In fact, as of press time, Irad was at 53 and Jose 52.
Those paying super-close attention — entries are up through Saturday, and Jose made his big announcement on Travers Day — know why this brotherly competition is about to come to a screeching halt.
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