Irad Ortiz Jr. Out After Foot Injury | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

Irad Ortiz Jr. sidelined after a nasty spill during warm-ups, missing big Grade 1 races including the Whitney — his left foot banged up, agent confirms he’s out for the day with no return date yet. The seven-time Saratoga champ, currently fourth in jockey standings with 30 wins and already matched a seasonal record with six wins on one card, could be in for a major setback. His brother Jose is now leading the charge as Irad recovers — fingers crossed he’s back soon to dazzle us again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…