Age is just a number

SEVENTY-one-year-old Perry Ouzts (pictured) set a North America record for most starts by a Thoroughbred jockey, riding in the 53,579th race of his career last Saturday at Belterra Park in Cincinnati. In an era when there are fewer racing days and the rarity of a jockey lasting through a 52-year career in the saddle, it is hard to imagine this accomplishment being surpassed.

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In a winners' circle ceremony after the race, Ouzts made it clear this wasn't the end of his story.

"I tell everyone I'm going to retire one day," he said. "But not today."

So Far So Good

Riding 4-year-old filly So Far So Good to a third-place finish in the sixth race Saturday, Ouzts passed the number established by retired California rider Russell Baze. He originally was expected to pass the record in the eighth race with Leave It to Kitten, who wound up being scratched. Ouzts picked up the mount on So Far So Good on Saturday morning.