HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas, February 17, 2024 – Francisco arrieta, the reigning champion of the winter meeting at Oaklawn Park, reached a significant milestone this Saturday, securing his 1,100th career victory in the United States. The achievement came during a competitive card featuring the return of Nitrogen, last season’s Eclipse Award-winning 3-year-old filly.
A Historic Win for a Top Jockey
Francisco Arrieta’s 1,100th victory underscores his consistent success and dedication to the sport of horse racing.
Arrieta piloted Severe Clear, trained by peter Miller, to victory, marking a personal best for the seasoned jockey. The win was particularly notable given the caliber of competition at Oaklawn Park, a renowned racetrack in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
- Francisco Arrieta secured his 1,100th career win at Oaklawn Park.
- The victory came aboard Severe Clear, trained by Peter Miller.
- Arrieta currently ranks second in wins at the Oaklawn Park meet, trailing Cristian Torres.
- Severe Clear completed the 1,200-meter race in 1:12.13.
Severe Clear, a 3-year-old filly owned by Michael McMillan, secured her second win in seven starts. The filly finished the 1,200-meter claiming race on a sand track in a time of 1:12.13. The payout at the betting window reflected the excitement, with $13.00 for a win, $6.60 for a place, and $4.80 for a show.
Arrieta currently holds seven wins for the season and 17 at the Oaklawn Park meet, positioning him second only to Cristian Torres, who leads with 22 first-place finishes.Arrieta is scheduled to compete in five more races this week, aiming to further solidify his standing on the American racing circuit.
Here are some of Arrieta’s other recent mounts:
- 2nd. Career: Brilliant Man para S. Cunningham
- 3rd. Career: She’s So Coal para Lindasay Schultz
- 5th. Career: Windy Bay para Chris Hartman
- 6th. Career: Take Charge Macy para Peter miller
- 8va. career: Tejano Twist para Chris hartman
