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Laurel: Three wins for Axel Concepcion

Frank Vespe / 3 years
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3 min read

Laurel Park’s young guns were firing Saturday, with Axel Concepcion, Jeiron Barbosa, and Luis Rivera, Jr. combining to win six races.

Young riders Rivera, Concepcion opening eyes

Frank Vespe / 3 years

5 min read

Young riders educated at Puerto Rico’s jockey school are making noise at Laurel, with Axel Concepcion and Luis Rivera, Jr. earning their first wins last week.

First Stateside win for apprentice Luis Rivera, Jr.

Press Release / 3 years

4 min read

Apprentice Luis Rivera, Jr., 19, got his first Stateside win Monday at Laurel Park aboard 14-1 Beneath the Stars.

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Laurel: Three wins for Axel Concepcion

Young riders Rivera, Concepcion opening eyes

First Stateside win for apprentice Luis Rivera, Jr.

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