Eduardo Diaz earns second straight Leading Quarter Horse Jockey title at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Eduardo Diaz has literally grown up at the track, and racing fans have watched him bloom into a very successful Quarter Horse jockey. With only two races left on closing day Friday, November 13, the young Diaz takes home his second straight Leading Quarter Horse Jockey title for the 24th season of racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

“I’m very happy, very excited, and very appreciative of the whole team,” said Diaz through interpretation by Jockey Rolando Pina during the winner’s circle presentation Thursday, November 12. “Everyone has been so nice and helped me out a whole lot.”

Diaz heads into the final day of racing with 33 wins from 179 starts, with also the most purse earnings of any other jockey at more than $741,000. His win tally this season ties his win tally exactly from last year at 33 wins, which is his personal best.

Even though he was coming off his first big season as a Quarter Horse jockey, Diaz was not expecting to have another top season on the track. He is the younger brother of Edgar Diaz, who also has a Leading Jockey title to his credit at Horseshoe Indianapolis, and the family has a younger brother, Ulysses, currently in training to become a jockey. Diaz, known for his lighthearted antics around the Eggleston barn, was surprised at his success this season.

“I wasn’t expecting to come back and win the title again,” added Diaz. “And, at one point, Danny (Martinez) was making a run and catching up with me, so this award is unexpected for me.”

Martinez moves into the final day of racing with 29 wins. Edgar Diaz is third in the standings with 22 wins.

The younger Diaz rode several stakes winners over the course of the season, but one horse stands out to him, a horse he picked out early in the year based on the potential he saw.

“Wyld Over Corona is the horse that stands out to me,” said Diaz. “He stood out the whole time in training and the whole time during racing for the Eggleston barn. It makes me very proud to be part of this team, and I and very appreciative for all of them.”

The final day of racing this season is Friday, November 13 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The 25th season of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse will begin Tuesday, April 6, 2027. For more information on racing, visit www.caesars.com/horseshoe-indianapolis/racing or find details on social media @HSIndyRacing.

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