Billionaire Mike Repole, owner of Renegade, consoled jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. after the horse finished a heartbreaking second by a neck in the 152nd Kentucky Derby, narrowly losing to Golden Tempo ridden by Ortiz’s younger brother, Jose. Despite Repole’s extensive business success, including selling Glaceau and co-founding BodyArmor, his focus was on comforting Ortiz Jr., who rode an exceptional race but remains winless in his 11 Derby attempts. The close finish was emotionally charged, with the brothers sharing a rare and poignant rivalry on the track.

The race was fiercely competitive, with both horses overcoming difficult starts and making strong late runs, but Golden Tempo edged out Renegade at the line. Had Renegade won, it would have been the first Derby victory from the No. 1 post in 40 years, though Repole dismissed the post position as an excuse. The event underscored the intense drama and heartbreak of the Derby, especially for Ortiz Jr., a highly decorated jockey yet to capture the elusive title.