Joe Ramos, Genaro Garcia, and the team of Roger Speiss’s Speiss Racing and trainer and co-owner Randy Kloop were the leading jockey, trainer, and owner respectively at Horseshoe Indianapolis in the 2023 racing season, with the closest contest being Ramos’ victory over Fernando de la Cruz by one win, and the 2024 meeting at Horseshoe Indianapolis is set to begin on April 8th.
– Jockey Joe Ramos won the leading jockey title at Horseshoe Indianapolis for 2023
– Trainer Genaro Garcia won his fifth leading trainer title
– The Speiss/Klopp partnership was the leading owner for the third straight season
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It was a thrilling end to the 2023 racing season at Horseshoe Indianapolis, with jockey Joe Ramos narrowly clinching the leading jockey title by just one win. In a neck-and-neck battle, Ramos secured his second consecutive title with 109 victories, edging out Fernando de la Cruz. Expressing gratitude for his achievement, Ramos humbly acknowledged the hard work of everyone involved in his success, especially his agent, Kerry Wirth.
Meanwhile, trainer Genaro Garcia celebrated his fifth leading trainer title, with an impressive 73 wins and earnings of over $1.7 million. Garcia, who has trained a total of 495 winners in his career, expressed his excitement for working with 2-year-olds each year, highlighting the hope and anticipation they bring to the sport. The partnership of Roger Speiss’s Speiss Racing and trainer/co-owner Randy Klopp also continued their dominance, securing the leading owner title for the third consecutive season, with 33 wins and earnings surpassing $834,000.
Looking ahead, the 2024 meeting at Horseshoe Indianapolis is set to begin on Monday, April 8, with a special program coinciding with a total solar eclipse in the area that afternoon. With the conclusion of the 2023 season, it is evident that the racetrack has witnessed exceptional talent and fierce competition, setting the stage for an exciting and promising future in the world of horse racing.
