Jockey Edwin Gonzalez and trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. have claimed their respective titles for the Gulfstream Park Sunshine Meet, the track announced Sunday evening.
Gonzalez won his first riding title at Gulfstream Park in 2024, prevailing by a single victory over defending champion Edgar Zayas–the final tallying being 35 to 34, respectively–despite neither jockey making it into the winner's circle on closing day.
“It's a dream coming true,” Gonzalez said. “I've been working hard, working hard every morning. I've been getting good business. The trainers keep giving me opportunities and I'll keep working hard.”
Joseph extended his streak of training title victories at the meeting with 39 winners for this season, anchored by Breeders' Cup champions Soul of An Angel (Atreides) and MGISW White Abarrio (Race Day), who made a successful return to the races this past weekend. It is Joseph's 11th consecutive training title at the Sunshine Meet.
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