Jorge Vargas Jr. Archives • The Racing Biz

Shahama powers to Monmouth Oaks win

by Press Release | Jul 31, 2022 | Breaking, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Racing | 0 |

Juju’s Map hoped to get her mojo back but proved to be no match for Shahama in Sunday’s Grade 3 Monmouth Oaks.

Laurel: Russo, Vargas team up for two Clm’g Crown preview wins

by Press Release | Oct 10, 2021 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Trainer Frank Russo and rider Jorge Vargas, Jr. teamed up to win two Claiming Crown preview races Sunday at Laurel Park.

Crop rules give Monmouth Park problems

by Frank Vespe | May 27, 2021 | Breaking, Business, New Jersey, NJ Business | 0 |

With a New Jersey rule clamping down on the use of the riding crop, some jockeys who usually make Monmouth Park home are steering clear.

Pirate’s Punch seizes G3 Salvator Mile

by Press Release | Sep 21, 2020 | Breaking, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Racing | 0 |

Favored Pirate’s Punch was a dominant winner of the Grade 3 Salvator Mile at Monmouth Park Sunday and is likely Breeders’ Cup-bound, his trainer said.

Waist Deep posts Sapling score

by Press Release | Sep 7, 2020 | Breaking, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Racing | 0 |

A troubled fourth last time out, Waist Deep left no doubt in a front-running score in Sunday’s Sapling Stakes at Monmouth Park

Prendimi edges Golden Brown for Hesse upset

by Press Release | Aug 31, 2020 | Breaking, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Racing | 0 |

Prendimi upset favored Golden Brown to win the Charles Hesse III Handicap at Sunday’s New Jersey Thoroughbred Festival at Monmouth Park.

Jorge Vargas hoping Monmouth luck turning

by Press Release | Jul 22, 2020 | Breaking, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Racing | 0 |

After a frustrating start to the Monmouth meet, jockey Jorge Vargas Jr. had a productive Saturday – including a Grade 3 win.

On Virginia Derby night, a trainer battle and a stunning debut

by The Biz | Sep 3, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |

The powerful barns of Graham Motion and Michael Stidham squared off on Virginia Derby night, winning three each, while firster Four Wheel Drive dazzled.