Doc Sullivan, trained by John Ortiz and ridden by Ricardo Santana Jr., secured a determined victory in the $125,000 Alex M. Robb Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack, defeating Quick to Accuse by one length. The 4-year-old New York-bred son of Solomini tracked the pace set by Quick to Accuse before making a decisive move in the stretch to win in 1:37.23. This marked Doc Sullivan’s third win in five matchups against rival Bank Frenzy, who finished third in the race. Ortiz praised the horse’s physical and mental maturation under his care, highlighting the strong bond and progress made since the horse joined his barn.
Quick to Accuse, ridden by Julio Hernandez, ran a strong race but was ultimately outfinished by Doc Sullivan, with Hernandez expressing confidence in his horse’s future performances. The win improved Doc Sullivan’s record to 20 starts with 7 wins and earnings of $68,750 from this race. Ortiz, a native of the New York racing community, expressed personal satisfaction in his success at Aqueduct, a track close to his roots. Live racing continues at Aqueduct with upcoming stakes and daily coverage available through NYRA and FOX Sports.
