Jockey with strong Saratoga record heading to Belmont Stakes
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Horseracing fans will place their bets for the Belmont Stakes next Saturday.
One jockey who did well in Saratoga is scheduled to ride into the race with a new record under his belt!
Jockey Luis Saez recently earned career victory number 3,000 at Belmont Park on "Funny Joke."
The 30-year-old native of Panama City began his American riding career in August 2009.
According to NYRA, he had 64 wins during last year’s meet at Saratoga.
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There he won his first riding title, earning more than $6 million.