OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 3, 2024–James ''JJ'' Gonzalez and Francisco Calderon have been at the top of their games at this American Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa race meet and are being recognized as Lip Chip Trainer and Jockey of the Week at Remington Park for the week of March 28-30.

Gonzalez only started five horses all week, but he was blistering hot with three winners. He also had a second-place finish with another for an incredible winning percentage of 60 percent and 80 percent in the money (first, second or third). Calderon won 3-of-10 this past week and hit the board in 70 percent of his races.

Gonzalez's winners were Im Missmerized, Valiants Dash and Tempt Me Sass. Sapphyre was the horse that ran second for him. Calderon's trips to the winner's circle included two for Gonzalez – Valiants Dash and Tempt Me Sass. His other victorious trip was in the saddle of Air Force for trainer Toby Keeton.

The fire lit underneath the Lip Chip trainer and jockey for the week propelled them in their respective standings as well. Gonzalez moved up from a tie for 15th two weeks ago to a tie for seventh after his three wins. Calderon stayed in third place in the standings, but moved one win closer to top riders Roman Cruz and Ali Rivera, who have scored 13 victories since the meet started. Calderon has 11. The rest of the top five are Gonzalo Gutierrez tied in third with Calderon and L. Salvador Martinez riding into a solo spot in fifth with nine wins.

Remington Park racing continues this week with a Thursday-Sunday schedule. First post time is 6 p.m. CDT nightly except for Sundays when the first race goes off at 4 p.m.

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Remington Park has provided more than $345 Million to the State of Oklahoma general education fund since the opening of the casino in 2005. Located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District, Remington Park presents simulcast racing daily and non-stop casino gaming. The Remington Park Futurity for Oklahoma-breds is featured on April 27. The 2024 American Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Season continues through June 1. starts its 50-date season. Parking and admission are always free. Must be 18 or older to wager on horse racing or enter the casino gaming floor. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.