Ali Rivera Ties for second in standing after scoring three riding wins on Saturday night.

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by Richard Linihan

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–APRIL 12, 2025–Jockey Ali Rivera scored three riding wins Saturday night to move into a tie for second in the standings with Juan Pulido, who had no mounts on the evening. They each have 15 trips to the winner’s circle this meet, six behind leader Francisco Calderon at 21 wins. He was shut out Saturday.

Rivera started his big night in the third race, winning an 870-yard race for trainer Stacy Charette-Hill with maiden breaker Into the Lite ($9.40 to win), who was stretching out around the turn for the first time.

Rivera scored again in the fourth race with Full Throttle N 25 ($10.20) for trainer John Stinebaugh with another horse that won for the first time. His final win came in the 11th race aboard Apolitical Time ($3.40), another maiden who broke through for the first time, this one for trainer Raul Ramirez.

Sunday is Extreme Race Day with all kinds of animals on hand to run races. Fans can get up close to the animals as they are available for viewing and pictures on the Plaza. There will be Clydesdales, zebras, camels, ostriches and pigs on hand for extra “racing” in between the regular horse-racing events. Food trucks and exhibit booths will also be available. The first race for the annual Extreme Race Day at Remington Park is 4pm-Central.

About Remington Park
Remington Park has provided more than $377 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 year-round simulcast racing and casino gaming. The 2025 American Quarter Horse Season, features the $868,455 Remington Park Futurity on Saturday, April 19. Must be 18 or older to wager on horse racing or enter the casino gaming floor. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.

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