Irad Ortiz Jr., Brown, Dubb lead 2017 NYRA standings

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Though the year came to a premature end with the cancellation of Sunday’s card, it had no impact on who the leaders were in several categories at New York Racing Association tracks in 2017.

Irad Ortiz Jr. led all jockeys on this circuit in victories with 296, more than 100 wins ahead of runner-up Manny Franco (184), Jose Ortiz (181), John Velazquez (121), and Javier Castellano (119). Irad Ortiz Jr., who also led all riders in wins in 2014 and 2015, also led in purse money won in 2017 with $19,767,044.

For the third straight year, Chad Brown led all trainers in wins at NYRA tracks with 148. He also led in purse money won with $15,882,960. Rudy Rodriguez was second in wins with 121, followed by Linda Rice (113), Todd Pletcher (104), and Bill Mott (61).

Michael Dubb, who owns horses with various partners, was the leading owner in wins with 72. He was followed by Klaravich Stables (43), David Jacobson (35), Chester and Mary Broman (35), and Midwest Thoroughbreds (29). Dubb’s horses earned $4,922,444 to lead all owners in that category.