John A. Ortiz

Here is a look at 10 people likely to make a significant mark on racing in 2023.Lisa Lazarus. She was named chief executive officer of the Horseracin...

Multiple graded stakes-placed Barber Road is scheduled to make his first start since early June and first against older horses in Saturday’s eighth ra...

Last season’s breakout meet at Oaklawn fueled a career year in 2022 for trainer John Ortiz, who returns to Hot Springs with a projected 36-horse lineu...

Barber Road returned to Oaklawn bigger and stronger. The hope now, trainer John Ortiz said Monday afternoon, is that his new look translates into a ne...

Elmont, N.Y.John Ortiz made a vow when he left Belmont Park and his hometown of Elmont, N.Y., a decade ago and ventured to Kentucky to continue prepar...

Because of its marathon distance, the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes traditionally presents a stiff handicapping challenge for most bettors, especially w...

Louisville, Ky.Among the 2022 Kentucky Derby contenders, Barber Road is not exactly a standout. He’s ranked No. 13 on the leaderboard with 58 qua...

The current meet at Oaklawn has been kind to trainer John Ortiz, who is in fourth place in the track’s training standings, with 14 victories. Ortiz ha...

Reylu Gutierrez will ride Barber Road in the Grade 2, $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) for 3-year-olds on Feb. 26, trainer John Ortiz said Saturday.The 1 ...

Churchill Down's traditional November meet continues Saturday, with the card featuring the Grade 3, $175,000 Commonwealth Stakes. The race is schedule...