Irad Ortiz Reflects On Ky Derby Near-Miss To Brother Jose Ortiz

Just days after a heartbreaking runner-up finish aboard Renegade in the May 2 Kentucky Derby G1), jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. said ...

Puerto Rico mourns death of basketball icon José 'Piculín' Ortiz

José “Piculín” Ortiz played parts of two seasons in the NBA, but played in four World Championships and four Olympic Games.
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Ortiz Becomes Ninth Jockey to Complete Oaks-Derby Sweep

Jockey Jose Ortiz becomes just the ninth jockey to complete a Kentucky Oaks (G1)-Kentucky Derby (G1) double, winning the ...

Jockey Jose Ortiz comes from last to pass brother Irad and win Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jose Ortiz didn't just save his best for last to win the Kentucky Derby. The jockey did it the hard ...
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CRAWFORD | Brotherhood: The moment after the Derby told a lifetime story for Jose and Irad Ortiz

For as long as Jose Ortiz has been riding, he has been following his brother. Following him to the racetrack. Following him ...

Oregon State great, Puerto Rico basketbal legend Jose Ortiz dies at 62

Former Oregon State great, FIBA Hall of Famer and Puerto Rican basketball legend José “Piculin” Ortiz died Tuesday. Ortiz, 62 ...

Cherie DeVaux, Jose Ortiz throw out first pitches at Yankees game

Trainer Cherie DeVaux and jockey Jose Ortiz threw out the first pitches at a New York Yankees game May 7. Ortiz's cousin has ...
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When was José Piculín Ortiz diagnosed with Colorectal cancer? Inside Puerto Rican basketball legend’s health struggles as he dies at 62

Basketball legend José “Piculín” Ortiz died Tuesday, May 5, at 62.
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WATCH: Jose Ortiz celebrates Derby 152 sweep

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX18) — Golden Tempo spent much of the 152nd Kentucky Derby near the back of the field, trailing by roughly 30 lengths early in the race before the deep closer stormed past the field ...