Franco posts five-win day on Saturday program
At 0h31, on May 2, 2021 • By BELMONT PARK
Jockey Manny Franco rocketed to the top of the spring/summer meet jockey standings by netting five victories on Saturday’s 11-race program at Belmont Park.
Franco, 26, made trips to the Belmont winner’s circle aboard Dr Post [Race 3, $4.80] Direct Order [Race 6, $5.10], Strafe [Race 8, $8.10], Three Technique [Race 9, $21.80], and Kiss and Run [Race 11, $6.70].
“It means a lot,” Franco said of his superlative day that saw him compete in every race. “The trainers and owners have supported me a lot. I’m just really happy with that. I try to do my best every time they give me the chance. That’s what I get up and try to do every day.”
The five-win day put Franco ahead of all other riders with a dozen victories this meet. He has a one-win lead over Irad Ortiz, Jr., who was at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby Day.
