Franco clinches riding title at Belmont at the Big A fall meet

​Jockey Manny Franco capped a memorable day at Belmont at the Big A when securing his ninth riding title at a NYRA meet after a three-way battle with Irad Ortiz, Jr. and Jose Ortiz, who tied for second with 31 wins, on Closing Day of the 2023 fall meet.

February, 2023

Franco, Brown Take Respective Jockey, Trainer Titles At Belmont At The Big A - Horse Racing News

Belmont 2019 fall meet titles go to Brown, Franco, Klaravich

Ortiz, Jr., Brown, Brant Take Belmont at Big A Fall Titles - Past The Wire

The Amazing Met Mile-Belmont Stakes Double of Conquistador Cielo - Horse Racing Nation

February, 2023

Tiz the Law races to easy win at the Belmont Stakes

Pletcher edges Brown for 2017 Saratoga training title; Ortiz repeats – Troy Record

The New York Racing Association

American Racehorse - Fall 2017 by American Racehorse (formerly Southern Racehorse) - Issuu

Irad Ortiz, Jr. earns fourth Saratoga riding title; Brown wins fifth training title

Belmont Spring Summer Meet Goes to Brown and Ortiz Jr. - Horse Racing Reports and News - Turfnsport

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