Young jockey Jeiron Barbosa has accomplished a lot in a short time, and Saturday he’ll aim for his first Maryland Million win.
Jeiron Barbosa and Brittany Russell took home the Pimlico jockey and trainer titles, respectively, to continue outstanding seasons for both.
Sweet Soddy J slipped through to upset the Timonium Juvenile Stakes and become the first homebred stakes winner for Lynn Cash’s Built Wright operation.
Laurel Park’s young guns were firing Saturday, with Axel Concepcion, Jeiron Barbosa, and Luis Rivera, Jr. combining to win six races.
Maryland-based Jeiron Barbosa, with maturity and confidence belying his 19 years, is one of three finalists for the Eclipse Award for top apprentice.
Jockeys Angel Cruz and Jeiron Barbosa deadheated for the Laurel Park fall riding title, while Brittany Russell took home the training title.
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Apprentice jockey Jeiron Barbosa, injured Tuesday in a fall, got surprise good news Friday and will be back on horseback next week.
Apprentice rider Jeiron Barbosa walked away with only an injured wrist after an incident at Parx Racing that saw four riders unseated.
The seven-day Timonium race meet at the Maryland State Fair kicks off this weekend with a couple of nice cards highlighted by the Timonium Distaff Stakes.