Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. has set a new single-season earnings record with over $39.4 million through December 7, surpassing his own 2023 mark of $39.1 million. Ortiz Jr. currently leads North American jockey earnings for 2025 by more than $332,000 over Flavien Prat and could reach $40 million by year-end. Meanwhile, notable race results at Aqueduct, including Bishops Bay’s narrow win in the Cigar Mile Handicap and Paladin’s victory in the Remsen Stakes, have reshaped the 2025 leaderboards. Bishops Bay earned the highest Equibase Speed Figure last week, while Paladin and Zany made significant strides on the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks trails, respectively.
Trainers Brad Cox and Chad Brown continue to dominate the 2025 standings, with Cox leading by over $5 million in earnings after posting four wins and $509,427 in earnings last week, while Brown secured five wins and $401,280. The article highlights the ongoing competition among top horses, jockeys, and trainers as the racing season progresses, with detailed leaderboards available on Equibase for further insights.
