Ouzts Sets All-Time Record for Career Mounts
71-year-old jockey Perry Ouzts surpassed Russell Baze to become North America's all-time leader in mounts with ride number 53,579 on July 26.
71-year-old jockey Perry Ouzts surpassed Russell Baze to become North America's all-time leader in mounts with ride number 53,579 on July 26.
On a blazing hot afternoon July 26 at Belterra Park, Perry Ouzts broke the North American mounts record, previously held by Hall of Famer Russell Baze, with his 53,579th ride in the sixth race at the Southern Ohio track.
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