Saratoga Race Course 2023: The Jockeys

Javier Castellano rides Bright Future in the Grade I Jockey Club Gold Cup

This is my third post featuring photos I took during the 2023 Saratoga Race Course meet. In this post, I’ll share my favorite photos of the jockeys.  Click here to view my other posts about the track.


Irad Ortiz, Jr. wears the colors of Juddmonte to ride Elite Power to victory in the Grade I Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap.


Joel Rosario wears the silks of Winchell Thoroughbreds to ride Disarm in the Grade II Jim Dandy Stakes.


Irad wears Mike Repole’s silks to ride Forte to victory in the Grade II Jim Dandy Stakes.


Katie Davis is still all smiles after her three day win streak. She ended the meet with seven wins.


John Velázquez wears the colors of DATTT Stable to ride Smokin’ T to victory in the Lure Stakes.


Dylan Davis wears the silks of DJ Stable.


Flavien Prat wears the silks of Klaravich Stable.


John Velázquez wears the siks of OXO Equine to ride Streaming Now in the Grade III Adirondack Stakes.


Tyler Gaffalione wears the silks of Winchell Thoroughbreds to ride Copper Em in the Adirondack.


Jackie Davis wears the silks of East Ave. Racing Stable to ride Vallelujah in the Union Avenue Handicap.


José Lezcano wears the silks of Jupiter Stable.


Kendrick Carmouche celebrates his allowance win onboard Win for Gold.


Flavien Prat wears the colors of Godolphin to ride Wet Paint in the Grade I Alabama Stakes.


Luis Saez wears the colors of Stonestreet Stable to ride Julia Shining in the Alabama.


Rely Gutiérrez wears the silks of Valene Farms to ride Sabra Tuff in the Alabama.


Javier Castellano wears the colors of Juddmonte to ride Fireline in the Alabama.


Joel Rosario wears the silks of Klaravich Stables to ride Randomized to victory in the Alabama.


Javier Castellano wears the silks of Blue Rose Farm to ride Arcangelo to victory in the Grade I Travers Stakes.


Brian Hernandez, Jr. wears the colors of Lucky Seven Stable to ride Rattle N Roll in the Grade I Jockey Club Gold Cup.


Luis Contreras wears the silks of MyRacehorse to ride Duke of Love in the Jockey Club Gold Cup.


Bright Future’s trainer, Todd Pletcher, owner, Mike Repole, and jockey, Javier Castellano, gather in the paddock at Saratoga before the Jockey Club Gold Cup.


Dylan Davis rides Unbridled Bomber in the Jockey Club Gold Cup.


Manny Franco rides Tyson in the Jockey Club Gold Cup.


Katie Davis rides Mugsy Fury in the last race of the meet.


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