Jockey Humberto Rispoli secured a riding championship at Del Mar’s 12th Bing Crosby season, finishing with 17 wins to top the leaderboard. His performance included two back-to-back hat tricks on November 23 and 24, plus another earlier in the meet, allowing him to outpace Antonio Fres with 14 wins and Mirco DeMuro with 12 victories.
Trainer George Papaprodromou claimed his first Del Mar training title this fall by achieving 11 wins, surpassing John Sadler who took nine wins. Papaprodromou competed 33 times during the season and earned 52% of the prize money. This accomplishment marks his inaugural training title at Del Mar, having started his career in 2003 and recorded his first win at Santa Anita Park on October 29.
Owner Judemote triumphed with four race wins to capture the owner’s championship, followed by Reddam Racing, LLC, Spendthrift Farm, and JK Racing Stable, each with three wins. The owner’s accolade was awarded to Susumu Fujita, recognized for winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic with Forever Young.
Fan Take: This news is a significant highlight for horse racing enthusiasts as it showcases rising talent and established names excelling in a highly competitive environment. Such achievements inspire confidence in the sport’s future, promoting excitement and dedication among fans and industry participants alike.
