Ortiz Suspended for Crop Violation | Albany News

Jose Ortiz, Saratoga’s top jockey, gets a one-day suspension and $500 fine for hitting his horse seven times with the crop — one over the allowed limit — in a July 4 race, a Class Three violation he chose not to contest. Despite the penalty, he still finished second and remains tied for the win lead with 19 victories and over $2.2 million in earnings. The suspension underscores the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s strict stance on horse welfare, even for elite riders. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3b99199ee7f93a0d