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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PetVivo and Commonwealth Partner to Advance Equine Wellness Across Thoroughbred Racing
Minneapolis, MN, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PetVivo Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: PETV; OTCPINK: PETVW), an emerging biomedical device company focused on animal health, today announced a strategic collaboration with Commonwealth, the syndicated ownership group behind 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage, and 2022 Dubai World Cup Champion Country Grammer. The partnership centers on the clinical use and promotion of SPRYNG® with OsteoCushion® Technology, PetVivo's cutting-edge intra-articular device designed to support joint health and durability, and Precise PRP™, a first-in-class off-the-shelf platelet-rich plasma (PRP) product designed for use by veterinarians in elite equine athletes. As part of this collaboration, Commonwealth intends to integrate SPRYNG and PrecisePRP, when possible, into the care protocols of its top-tier thoroughbred stable, using the technology as both a preventative measure and a treatment solution to promote joint health, extend performance longevity, and support recovery in high-impact training and racing environments. In addition to clinical implementation, PetVivo and Commonwealth will explore co-branded content, educational initiatives, and industry outreach designed to elevate awareness around joint wellness and support broader adoption of SPRYNG and PrecisePRP across the equine health community. John Lai, CEO of PetVivo, commented, "Partnering with Commonwealth, a proven leader in the highest levels of the sport, marks a major milestone for SPRYNG and PrecisePRP. Their championship-caliber horses and progressive approach to wellness makes them the ideal partner to showcase the benefits of our technology. Together, we're advancing a shared vision of equine health that emphasizes performance, longevity, and science-backed care." Chase Chamberlin, CEO of Commonwealth, stated, 'At Commonwealth, our mission is to champion our equine athletes on and off the track. With HISA's new welfare protocols raising the bar for horse safety, SPRYNG and PrecisePRP are game‑changing advances in preventive and rehabilitative joint care. This partnership allows us to push the boundaries of equine medicine, while minimizing injury risk and downtime, so our horses can perform at their best. We're proud to join forces with PetVivo to deliver cutting‑edge treatments that safeguard the health and future of our champions.' Mike Eldred, Board Director at PetVivo, commented, 'We are excited to join forces with Commonwealth in advancing the clinical use of SPRYNG and Precise PRP. This partnership represents a significant step forward in our commitment to being the market leader in equine joint health and regenerative medicine. By combining PetVivo's clinical expertise and commercial capabilities, with Commonwealth's equine industry knowledge and network, we aim to provide veterinarians with cutting-edge, effective solutions that enhance recovery and long-term soundness in competitive horses.' About Commonwealth Commonwealth is a leading investment platform that allows fans to buy equity shares in thoroughbred racehorses starting at $50 per share. Dedicated to providing thrilling fan experiences that create lifelong memories and bring them closer than ever to the sport, Commonwealth campaigned 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage and the world's highest earning racehorse of 2022, Country Grammer. Learn more and download the app here. About PetVivo Holdings, Inc. PetVivo Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: PETV; OTCPINK: PETVW) is a biomedical device company focused on the manufacturing, commercialization and licensing of innovative medical devices and therapeutics for companion animals. PetVivo has a portfolio of twelve patents and six proprietary trade secrets that protect the company's biomaterials, products, production processes and methods of use. The company's lead products SPRYNG, is a veterinarian-administered, intra-articular injection for the management of lameness and other joint related afflictions, including osteoarthritis, in cats, dogs and horses. The company recently launched PrecisePRP, a first-in-class, off-the-shelf, allogenic, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) product. For more information about PetVivo Holdings, Inc. and our revolutionary products, Spryng and PrecisePRP, please contact info1@ or visit or Contact Information:John Lai, CEOPetVivo Holdings, info1@ 405-6216 Forward-Looking Statements: The foregoing material may contain 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, including without limitation the Company's proposed development and commercial timelines, and can be identified by the use of words such as 'may,' 'will,' 'expect,' 'project,' 'estimate,' 'anticipate,' 'plan,' 'believe,' 'potential,' 'should,' 'continue' or the negative versions of those words or other comparable words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future actions or performance. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to PetVivo and its current plans or expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect current plans. Risks concerning the PetVivo's business are described in detail in PetVivo's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2024, and other periodic and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. PetVivo is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Chicago Tribune
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Lista de ganadores en la historia del Derby de Kentucky
Por The Associated Press 2025 — Sovereignty 2024 — Mystik Dan 2023 — Mage 2022 — Rich Strike 2021 — Mandaloun 2020 — Authentic 2019 — Country House 2018 — Justify 2017 — Always Dreaming 2016 — Nyquist 2015 — American Pharoah 2014 — California Chrome 2013 — Orb 2012 — I'll Have Another 2011 — Animal Kingdom 2010 — Super Saver 2009 — Mine That Bird 2008 — Big Brown 2007 — Street Sense 2006 — Barbaro 2005 — Giacomo 2004 — Smarty Jones 2003 — Funny Cide 2002 — War Emblem 2001 — Monarchos 2000 — Fusaichi Pegasus 1999 — Charismatic 1998 — Real Quiet 1997 — Silver Charm 1996 — Grindstone 1995 — Thunder Gulch 1994 — Go for Gin 1993 — Sea Hero 1992 — Lil E. Tee 1991 — Strike the Gold 1990 — Unbridled 1989 — Sunday Silence 1988 — Winning Colors 1987 — Alysheba 1986 — Ferdinand 1985 — Spend A Buck 1984 — Swale 1983 — Sunny's Halo 1982 — Gato Del Sol 1981 — Pleasant Colony 1980 — Genuine Risk 1979 — Spectacular Bid 1978 — Affirmed 1977 — Seattle Slew 1976 — Bold Forbes 1975 — Foolish Pleasure 1974 — Cannonade 1973 — Secretariat 1972 — Riva Ridge 1971 — Canonero II 1970 — Dust Commander 1969 — Majestic Prince 1968 — Forward Pass 1967 — Proud Clarion 1966 — Kauai King 1965 — Lucky Debonair 1964 — Northern Dancer 1963 — Chateaugay 1962 — Decidedly 1961 — Carry Back 1960 — Venetian Way 1959 — Tomy Lee 1958 — Tim Tam 1957 — Iron Liege 1956 — Needles 1955 — Swaps 1954 — Determine 1953 — Dark Star 1952 — Hill Gail 1951 — Count Turf 1950 — Middleground 1949 — Ponder 1948 — Citation 1947 — Jet Pilot 1946 — Assault 1945 — Hoop, Jr. 1944 — Pensive 1943 — Count Fleet 1942 — Shut Out 1941 — Whirlaway 1940 — Gallahadion 1939 — Johnstown 1938 — Lawrin 1937 — War Admiral 1936 — Bold Venture 1935 — Omaha 1934 — Cavalcade 1933 — Brokers Tip 1932 — Burgoo King 1931 — Twenty Grand 1930 — Gallant Fox 1929 — Clyde Van Dusen 1928 — Reigh Count 1927 — Whiskery 1926 — Bubbling Over 1925 — Flying Ebony 1924 — Black Gold 1923 — Zev 1922 — Morvich 1921 — Behave Yourself 1920 — Paul Jones 1919 — Sir Barton 1918 — Exterminator 1917 — Omar Khayyam 1916 — George Smith 1915 — Regret 1914 — Old Rosebud 1913 — Donerail 1912 — Worth 1911 — Meridan 1910 — Donau 1909 — Wintergreen 1908 — Stone Street 1907 — Pink Star 1906 — Sir Huon 1905 — Agile 1904 — Elwood 1903 — Judge Himes 1902 — Alan-a-Dale 1901 — His Eminence 1900 — Lieut. Gibson 1899 — Manuel 1898 — Plaudit 1897 — Typhoon II 1896 — Ben Brush 1895 — Halma 1894 — Chant 1893 — Lookout 1892 — Azra 1891 — Kingman 1890 — Riley 1889 — Spokane 1888 — MacBeth II 1887 — Montrose 1886 — Ben Ali 1885 — Joe Cotton 1884 — Buchanan 1883 — Leonatus 1882 — Apollo 1881 — Hindoo 1880 — Fonso 1879 — Lord Murphy 1878 — Day Star 1877 — Baden Baden 1876 — Vagrant 1875 — Aristides Originally Published: May 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM CDT
Associated Press
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Kentucky Derby Winners
2025 — Sovereignty 2024 — Mystik Dan 2023 — Mage 2022 — Rich Strike 2021 — Mandaloun 2020 — Authentic 2019 — Country House 2018 — Justify 2017 — Always Dreaming 2016 — Nyquist 2015 — American Pharoah 2014 — California Chrome 2013 — Orb 2012 — I'll Have Another 2011 — Animal Kingdom 2010 — Super Saver 2009 — Mine That Bird 2008 — Big Brown 2007 — Street Sense 2006 — Barbaro 2005 — Giacomo 2004 — Smarty Jones 2003 — Funny Cide 2002 — War Emblem 2001 — Monarchos 2000 — Fusaichi Pegasus 1999 — Charismatic 1998 — Real Quiet 1997 — Silver Charm 1996 — Grindstone 1995 — Thunder Gulch 1994 — Go for Gin 1993 — Sea Hero 1992 — Lil E. Tee 1991 — Strike the Gold 1990 — Unbridled 1989 — Sunday Silence 1988 — Winning Colors 1987 — Alysheba 1986 — Ferdinand 1985 — Spend A Buck 1984 — Swale 1983 — Sunny's Halo 1982 — Gato Del Sol 1981 — Pleasant Colony 1980 — Genuine Risk 1979 — Spectacular Bid 1978 — Affirmed 1977 — Seattle Slew 1976 — Bold Forbes 1975 — Foolish Pleasure 1974 — Cannonade 1973 — Secretariat 1972 — Riva Ridge 1971 — Canonero II 1970 — Dust Commander 1969 — Majestic Prince 1968 — Forward Pass 1967 — Proud Clarion 1966 — Kauai King 1965 — Lucky Debonair 1964 — Northern Dancer 1963 — Chateaugay 1962 — Decidedly 1961 — Carry Back 1960 — Venetian Way 1959 — Tomy Lee 1958 — Tim Tam 1957 — Iron Liege 1956 — Needles 1955 — Swaps 1954 — Determine 1953 — Dark Star 1952 — Hill Gail 1951 — Count Turf 1950 — Middleground 1949 — Ponder 1948 — Citation 1947 — Jet Pilot 1946 — Assault 1945 — Hoop, Jr. 1944 — Pensive 1943 — Count Fleet 1942 — Shut Out 1941 — Whirlaway 1940 — Gallahadion 1939 — Johnstown 1938 — Lawrin 1937 — War Admiral 1936 — Bold Venture 1935 — Omaha 1934 — Cavalcade 1933 — Brokers Tip 1932 — Burgoo King 1931 — Twenty Grand 1930 — Gallant Fox 1929 — Clyde Van Dusen 1928 — Reigh Count 1927 — Whiskery 1926 — Bubbling Over 1925 — Flying Ebony 1924 — Black Gold 1923 — Zev 1922 — Morvich 1921 — Behave Yourself 1920 — Paul Jones 1919 — Sir Barton 1918 — Exterminator 1917 — Omar Khayyam 1916 — George Smith 1915 — Regret 1914 — Old Rosebud 1913 — Donerail 1912 — Worth 1911 — Meridan 1910 — Donau 1909 — Wintergreen 1908 — Stone Street 1907 — Pink Star 1906 — Sir Huon 1905 — Agile 1904 — Elwood 1903 — Judge Himes 1902 — Alan-a-Dale 1901 — His Eminence 1900 — Lieut. Gibson 1899 — Manuel 1898 — Plaudit 1897 — Typhoon II 1896 — Ben Brush 1895 — Halma 1894 — Chant 1893 — Lookout 1892 — Azra 1891 — Kingman 1890 — Riley 1889 — Spokane 1888 — MacBeth II 1887 — Montrose 1886 — Ben Ali 1885 — Joe Cotton 1884 — Buchanan 1883 — Leonatus 1882 — Apollo 1881 — Hindoo 1880 — Fonso 1879 — Lord Murphy 1878 — Day Star 1877 — Baden Baden 1876 — Vagrant 1875 — Aristides
The Hill
03-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hill
One Kentucky Derby post position has never seen a winner. Chunk of Gold hopes to change that
(NEXSTAR) – In its storied 151-year history, there is an infamous starting gate number that has never produced a Kentucky Derby winner. The gate numbers, known as post positions, are decided by a random drawing. Betting odds shift based on where horses start and how they respond to certain posts, according to with the biggest swings often for No. 1 – which hasn't seen a winner since 1986 – and the outermost positions. While post position 5 has had the best record with 10 winners, the most recent being Always Dreaming in 2017, post position 17 is the only one that hasn't produced a single first-place finish. But could this be the year the curse ends? Sandman, ridden by highly-regarded jockey Jose L. Ortiz, was initially assigned post position 17 with enviable 5-1 odds, according to That changed, however, when two horses, Grande and Rodriguez were scratched late in the week, moving Chunk of Gold, at 30-1, into the 17th position, according to Covers. The 3-year-old gray/roan colt finished second consecutively in the Risen Star and the Louisiana Derby, according to the Derby's profile. 'With his closing running style, proven stamina, and improving form, Chunk of Gold profiles as an interesting longshot candidate for the Kentucky Derby.' The odds-on favorite to win the Derby, Journalism, has 3-1 odds as of Friday afternoon. Journalism will be running from post 7, which has seen eight winners, including Mandaloun in 2021. See the complete number of wins by post position below: Post Record (entries-win-place-show) Win % Avg. Finish Last Winner Last Top 5 1 95-8-5-5 8.4% 8.20 Ferdinand (1986) Hit Show (5th, 2023) 2 95-7-6-13 7.4% 8.13 Affirmed (1978) Sierra Leone (2nd, 2024) 3 95-6-8-8 6.3% 8.19 Mystik Dan (2024) Mystik Dan (1st , 2024) 4 95-5-6-4 5.3% 8.72 Super Saver (2010 Catching Freedom (4th, 2024) 5 95-10-8-4 10.5% 7.45 Always Dreaming (2017) Improbable (4 th, 2019) 6 95-2-8-3 2.1% 9.55 Sea Hero (1993) O Besos (4th, 2021) 7 94-8-6-6 8.5% 7.87 Mandaloun (2021) Mandaloun (1st, 2021) 8 94-9-5-5 9.6% 8.57 Mage (2023) Mage (1 st, 2023) 9 91-4-6-8 4.4% 8.63 Riva Ridge (1972) Disarm (4th, 2023) 10 88-9-6-11 10.2% 7.72 Giacomo (2005) T O Password (JPN) (5th, 2024) 11 84-2-6-4 2.4% 9.06 Winning Colors (1988) Forever Young (JPN) (3rd, 2024) 12 80-3-3-4 3.8% 9.60 Canonero II (1971) Angel of Empire (3rd, 2023) 13 78-5-5-7 6.4% 8.24 Nyquist (2016) Simplification (4 th, 2022) 14 68-2-6-6 2.9% 9.21 Carry Back (1961) Essential Quality (3rd, 2021) 15 63-6-2-1 9.5% 10.22 Authentic (2020) Authentic (1st, 2020) 16 52-4-3-3 7.7% 10.27 Animal Kingdom (2011) Honor A. P. (4th, 2020) 17 45-0-1-2 0.0% 11.24 Don't Get Mad (4th, 2005) 18 37-2-4-0 5.4% 9.43 Country House (2019) Country House (1 st, 2019) 19 31-1-1-0 3.2% 12.32 I'll Have Another (2012) Wicked Strong (4th, 2014) 20 19-2-0-1 10.5% 11.05 Rich Strike (2022) Rich Strike (1st, 2022) While gamblers might tend to shy away from certain posts, not everyone is convinced that 17 is the burden its underwhelming record suggests. Horse racing handicapper Michael Dempsey told NBC that he would actually prefer the 17th post to some of the inner positions, and suspects the miserable win-loss record is just a statistical anomaly. 'I don't really think the outside posts are a disadvantage, even though the statistics tell us otherwise,' Dempsey said. 'If I liked a horse to win a race and then he drew that 17, 18, or 19 post, that wouldn't sway me.'
Chicago Tribune
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Meet the jockeys in Kentucky Derby 151, from past winners to first-time riders
The roster of jockeys slated to ride in the 151st Kentucky Derby represents both extremes on the experience scale. Five jockeys — Javier Castellano, Brian Hernandez Jr., Flavien Prat, Joel Rosario and John Velazquez — who have already won the Run for the Roses will seek to do so again Saturday. Meanwhile, ranging in age from 25 (Joseph Ramos) to 43 (Juan Vargas), there will be five jockeys in Saturday's race who have never before ridden in the cavalry charge that is a Kentucky Derby. Below is what you need to know about each rider (jockeys are listed in alphabetical order) in Saturday's race. Junior Alvarado Horse: Sovereignty Trainer: Bill Mott Past Kentucky Derby rides: Five prior Derby mounts. Best finish of fourth, on Mohaymen, came in jockey's first Kentucky Derby in 2016. Was sixth last year on Resilience. Did you know? A native of Barquisimeto, Venezuela, Alavarado, 38, is a second-generation jockey whose father, Rafael Alvarado, rode in Venezuela. Often rides for trainer Bill Mott, including on Cody's Wish, the two-time Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile champion and 2023 Horse of the Year. Javier Castellano Horse: Owen Almighty Trainer: Brian Lynch Past Kentucky Derby rides: In his 16th and most recent try in 2023, Castellano won the Derby for the first time aboard Mage. Prior to that, his best finish had been third in 2018 on Audible. Did you know? Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Castellano, 47, won the Eclipse Award as Outstanding Jockey four straight years — 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. Jerry Bailey (2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003) is the only other rider to achieve that. Manny Franco Horse: East Avenue Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh Past Kentucky Derby rides: In five prior rides, best finish was second aboard Tiz the Law in 2020. Most recent Derby was 2023, when he finished fifth on Hit Show. Did you know? A native of Carolina, Puerto Rico, Franco, 30, has won more than 2,330 races in his career, including the 2020 Belmont Stakes aboard Tiz the Law. Martin Garcia Horse: Citizen Bull Trainer: Bob Baffert Past Kentucky Derby rides: This year will be Garcia's first Kentucky Derby ride in 10 years. Rode in the Derby four times between 2010 and 2015, with a best finish of third on Dortmund in 2015. Did you know? Born in Veracruz, Mexico, Garcia, 40, first acquired the mount on Citizen Bull when he made an unprompted call to trainer Bob Baffert before last October's American Pharoah Stakes at Santa Anita. At the time of the call, Baffert did not have a jockey for Citizen Bull for that race. Garcia got the chance — and rode the horse to victory. Kentucky Derby: How to watch, the favorites and what to expect in the 151st running of the race Brian Hernandez Jr. Horse: Burnham Square Trainer: Ian Wilkes Past Kentucky Derby rides: In his fifth Derby, Hernandez won the race for the first time last year on Mystik Dan. Prior to that, his best finish was eighth in 2017 on McCracken. Did you know? A native of Lafayette, La., Hernandez, 39, last year became only the eighth jockey to win the Kentucky Oaks (Thorpedo Anna) and the Kentucky Derby (Mystik Dan) in the same year. In 2025, he seeks to become the seventh rider to win the Derby in back-to-back years. Nik Juarez Horse: American Promise Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas Past Kentucky Derby rides: First Derby. Did you know? Like his agent, the retired Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens, Juarez, a 31-year-old native of Westminster, Md., was a high school wrestler. Jareth Loveberry Horse: Chunk of Gold Trainer: Ethan West Past Kentucky Derby rides: In his only prior Derby, Loveberry finished second in 2023 aboard Two Phil's. Did you know? In the minutes before his first Kentucky Derby ride in 2023, Loveberry, a 37-year-old product of Mount Pleasant, Mich., drew inspiration by thinking of his late brother. U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Justin Ellsworth was killed by an improvised explosive device in 2004 while serving in Iraq. Christophe Lemaire Horse: Admire Daytona Trainer: Yukihiro Kato Past Kentucky Derby rides: In two prior Derbys, finished 13th on Crown Pride in 2022 and sixth on Derma Sotogake in 2023. Did you know? Though a native of Gouvieux, France, Lemaire, 45, has in recent years been a dominant presence in Japanese horse racing. He has even launched a fashion line, promoted as 'the only Japan-made apparel brand inspired by horse racing.' Julien Leparoux Horse: Render Judgment Trainer: Kenny McPeek Past Kentucky Derby rides: In 14 prior Derby rides, best finish was fourth in 2017 on Classic Empire. Did you know? A native of Senlis, France, Leparoux, 41, is still looking for his first win in a Triple Crown race. He has, however, won seven Breeders' Cup races, albeit none since winning the 2016 Juvenile aboard Classic Empire. On Thanksgiving Day, 2024, Leparoux earned the 3,000th win of his career on Pike Place in the third race at Churchill Downs. Luan Machado Horse: Final Gambit Trainer: Brad Cox Past Kentucky Derby rides: First Derby. Did you know? Born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Machado, 30, gained a foothold in North American Thoroughbred horse racing primarily through his success at Kentucky's Turfway Park, where he has been the leading rider in five meets. Joao Moreira Horse: Luxor Cafe Trainer: Noriyuki Hori Past Kentucky Derby rides: First Derby. Did you know? Though a native of Curitiba, Brazil, Moreira, 41, has over the past decade-plus become one of the leading riders in Hong Kong. Irad Ortiz Jr. Horse: Publisher Trainer: Steven Asmussen Past Kentucky Derby rides: In eight previous Derbys, best finish was fourth on Improbable in 2019. Did you know? A product of Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, Ortiz, 32, has won the Eclipse Award as North America's Outstanding Jockey five times — 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023. Ortiz has led North American riders in total wins eight years in a row. Jose Ortiz Horse: Sandman Trainer: Mark Casse Past Kentucky Derby rides: In nine previous Derbys, best finishes are second on Good Magic in 2018 and third aboard Tacitus in 2019. Did you know? Though the 31-year-old native of Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, is still looking for his first Kentucky Derby win, Ortiz has wins in the other two legs of the Triple Crown. Ortiz rode Tapwrit to victory in the 2017 Belmont Stakes and Early Voting to the win in the 2022 Preakness Stakes. Is the younger brother of jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. and the husband of former jockey Taylor Rice. Flavien Prat Horse: Baeza Trainer: John Shirreffs Past Kentucky Derby rides: In seven prior Derbys, has finished fourth or better six times. Was designated the winner on Country House in 2019 after the disqualification of on-the-track victor Maximum Security. Did you know? A native of Melun, France, Prat, 32, was the leading rider at the just-concluded Keeneland Spring Meet with 20 wins. Prat was the rider on 2022 Horse of the Year Flightline for all six of his career races, all wins, including the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland. Kentucky Derby field reduced to 19 with scratch of Grande, leaving owner 'shocked and confused' Joseph Ramos Horse: Flying Mohawk Trainer: Whit Beckman Past Kentucky Derby rides: First Derby. Did you know? A product of Carolina, Puerto Rico, Ramos, 25, saw his career ascent as a jockey interrupted by a severe motorcycle accident suffered in January 2024, that left him with a broken clavicle, hairline skull fractures, brain bleed and a severe road rash. After eight months of physical rehabilitation, Ramos returned to riding in September 2024. He punched his ticket to his first Kentucky Derby by booting Flying Mohawk to a second-place finish in Turfway Park's Jeff Ruby Steaks. Umberto Rispoli Horse: Journalism Trainer: Michael McCarthy Past Kentucky Derby rides: In two previous Derbys, finished 14th on Brooklyn Strong in 2021 and ninth on Endlessly last year. Did you know? The 36-year-old Rispoli, a native of San Severino Marche, Italy, has achieved success riding in France and Japan and was a member of the Hong Kong Jockey Club until December 2019, when he moved his tack to Southern California. Rispoli also won riding championships in his native Italy in 2009 and 2010. Joel Rosario Horse: Tiztastic Trainer: Steven Asmussen Past Kentucky Derby rides: In 13 prior Derbys, has a win on Orb in 2013 and a second on Epicenter in 2022. Did you know? A native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Rosario, 40, was elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2024. Has won 16 Breeders' Cup races in his career, the most recent aboard Full Serrano in the Dirt Mile last year. Luis Saez Horse: Neoequos Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph Jr. Past Kentucky Derby rides: Won the 2019 Kentucky Derby on Maximum Security but lost the victory to a disqualification for interfering with two other horses on the far turn. Finished third in 2021 on Essential Quality. Did you know? A native of Panama City, Panama, Saez, 32, won the 2021 Belmont Stakes aboard Essential Quality. He dedicated the victory to his brother, Juan, who was a 17-year-old apprentice jockey when he died from injuries suffered in a racing accident in 2014 at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino (now Horseshoe Indianapolis). Juan Vargas Horse: Coal Battle Trainer: Lonnie Briley Past Kentucky Derby rides: First Derby Did you know? A native of Arequipa, Peru, Vargas, 43, came to the United States in 2008 hoping to establish himself as a jockey. When he had difficulty acquiring a jockey's agent, he worked as an exercise rider, and by 2018 had been hired in that role by the prominent trainer Steve Asmussen. At Vargas' request, Asmussen helped the Peruvian rider establish himself as a jockey.
