Jose L Ortiz
Jose L Ortiz completed a double at the Breeders’ Cup, after the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf with Kathynmarissa. The jockey had come close here before: Nitrogen was second in 2025.
United States of America
Keeneland · 31.10.26
Watch the racePurse€ 1,757,400
Distance1810 metres
SurfaceDirt
ConditionsFillies and mares, 3 and up
Runners7
Stories of this Result
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Breeders' Cup World Championships · English commentaryResult
7 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
5thRegaled5yo mare by Mohaymen × Ascot WalkJoseph RamosWhitworth Beckman
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 31.10.26Nitrogen
Medaglia D'oroSire
Tiffany CaseDamby Uncle Mo
DamTiffany Case
Nitrogen is the second black-type winner out of Tiffany Case (Uncle Mo), a winner who was Listed-placed. Her half-sister Love to Shop (Violence) won the Listed Toronto Cup and was placed in several graded races, including the Grade 2 Bessarabian Stakes.
Second damBiblical Point
Second dam Biblical Point (Point Given) won once and has four winners, including Talk Veuve to Me (Violence), a Grade 3 winner who was placed in the Grade 1 Acorn Stakes.
Third damBiblical Sense
Third dam Biblical Sense (Blushing Groom) was unraced and produced seven winners, among them the Listed winner Winning Point (Point Given), also placed at Grade 2 level, and the Listed winner Sense Of Duty (Meadowlake).
Wider family
This female line has also produced Mountain Kingdom, a multiple Group winner in England, and the Grade 1 winner Cool.
Next generation
Tiffany Case has an unraced 2-year-old filly by Gun Runner named Sniper. Her 2026 foal by Not This Time died, and she was covered again by Not This Time for 2027.
Connections
Nitrogen in 2026
1 other win · 2 placesTrainer / Jockey / Track
Whitney Stakes1810 metres · € 878,7002ndMark CasseJohn R Velazquez08.08.2026SaratogaPrize money €175,736Race detailsWatch
Ogden Phipps Stakes1810 metres · € 439,3001stMark CasseJose L Ortiz05.06.2026SaratogaPrize money €276,784Race detailsWatch
Apple Blossom Handicap1710 metres · € 1,098,4002ndMark CasseJose L Ortiz11.04.2026Oaklawn ParkPrize money €219,670Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ScyllaTapit × Close Hatches | William MottJunior Alvarado | JuddmonteJuddmonte Farms Inc | ||
| 2024 | Thorpedo AnnaFast Anna × Sataves | Kenneth McPeekBrian Joseph Hernandez Jr | Brookdale Racing, Inc.Judy Hicks | ||
| 2023 | IdiomaticCurlin × Lockdown | Brad H CoxFlorent Geroux | JuddmonteJuddmonte Farms | ||
| 2022 | MalathaatCurlin × Dreaming Of Julia | Todd PletcherJohn R Velazquez | Shadwell StableStonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings | ||
| 2021 | Marche LorraineOrfevre × Vite Marcher | Yoshito YahagiOisin Murphy | U. Carrot FarmNorthern Farm | ||
| 2020 | Monomoy GirlTapizar × Drumette | Brad H CoxFlorent Geroux | Michael Dubb, Monomoy Stables, Carcone Holdings, The Elkstone Group and Bethlehem StablesFPF LLC & Highfield Ranch |
History since 1984
Breeders' Cup Distaff43Editions since 1984
4Multiple winnersBayakoa, Royal Delta, Beholder
100%Won by fillies or mares43 of 43 · 20 of the last 20
Record holders
Most wins since 19841Bill MottTrainer · 1998, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2025 …6 wins
2Mike E SmithJockey · 1995, 1997, 2002, 2008, 20125 wins
3Allen E. PaulsonOwner · 1997, 1998, 20023 wins
3Unbridled's SongSire · 2001, 2010, 20173 wins
3Allen E. PaulsonBreeder · 1997, 1998, 20023 wins
3A.P. IndyDamsire · 2011, 2012, 20223 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than once1Bayakoa1989, 19902 wins
1Royal Delta2011, 20122 wins
1Beholder2013, 20162 wins
Show all 43 winners since 1984Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NitrogenMedaglia D'oro × Tiffany Case | Mark CasseJose L Ortiz | D. J. Stable LLCD J Stable Llc | 2.00 | |
| 2025 | ScyllaTapit × Close Hatches | Bill MottJunior Alvarado | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 7.50 | |
| 2024 | Thorpedo AnnaFast Anna × Sataves | Kenneth McPeekBrian Hernandez Jr. | Brookdale Racing, Mark Edwards, Judy B. Hicks, et al.Judy Hicks | 1.50 | |
| 2023 | IdiomaticCurlin × Lockdown | Brad CoxFlorent Geroux | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 3.00 | |
| 2022 | MalathaatCurlin × Dreaming of Julia | Todd PletcherJohn R Velazquez | Shadwell StableStonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings | 4.00 | |
| 2021 | Marche LorraineOrfevre × Vite Marcher | Yoshito YahagiOisin Murphy | U. Carrot FarmNorthern Farm | 51.00 | |
| 2020 | Monomoy GirlTapizar × Drumette | Brad CoxFlorent Geroux | Michael Dubb, Monomoy Stables, Carcone Holdings, The Elkstone Group and Bethlehem StablesFPF LLC & Highfield Ranch | 2.25 | |
| 2019 | Blue PrizePure Prize × Blues For Sale | Ignacio Correas IVJoe Bravo | Merriebelle StableBioart S. A. | 10.00 | |
| 2018 | Monomoy GirlTapizar × Drumette | Brad CoxFlorent Geroux | Michael Dubb, Monomoy Stables, Carcone Holdings, The Elkstone Group and Bethlehem StablesFPF LLC & Highfield Ranch | 3.25 | |
| 2017 | Forever UnbridledUnbridled's Song × Lemons Forever | Dallas StewartJohn R Velazquez | Charles E. FipkeCharles Fipke | 4.33 | |
| 2016 | BeholderHenny Hughes × Leslie's Lady | Richard MandellaGary Stevens | Spendthrift FarmClarkland Farm | 5.00 | |
| 2015 | StopchargingmariaTale of the Cat × Exotic Bloom | Todd PletcherJavier Castellano | Town And Country FarmsHarvey Clarke & Brookdale Farm LLC | 9.00 | |
| 2014 | UntapableTapit × Fun House | Steve AsmussenRosie Napravnik | Winchell ThoroughbredsWinchell Thoroughbreds | 3.00 | |
| 2013 | BeholderHenny Hughes × Leslie's Lady | Richard MandellaGary Stevens | Spendthrift FarmClarkland Farm | 3.75 | |
| 2012 | Royal DeltaEmpire Maker × Delta Princess | Bill MottMike E Smith | Besilu StablesPalides Investments N.V., Inc. | ||
| 2011 | Royal DeltaEmpire Maker × Delta Princess | Bill MottJose Lezcano | Palides InvestmentsPalides Investments N.V., Inc. | 3.25 | |
| 2010 | Unrivaled BelleUnbridled's Song × Queenie Belle | Bill MottKent Desormeaux | Gary Seidler & Pete VegsoGary Seidler & Peter Vegso | 9.00 | |
| 2009 | Life Is SweetStorm Cat × Sweet Life | John ShirreffsGarrett Gomez | Pam & Martin WygodPam & Martin Wygod | 10.00 | |
| 2008 | ZenyattaStreet Cry × Vertigineux | John ShirreffsMike E Smith | Ann & Jerry MossMaverick Productions, Limited | 1.50 | |
| 2007 | Ginger PunchAwesome Again × Nappelon | Robert FrankelRafael Bejarano | Stronach StablesAdena Springs | 5.50 | |
| 2006 | Round PondAwesome Again × Gift of Dance | Michael MatzEdgar Prado | Fox Hill FarmTrudy McCaffery & John Toffan | ||
| 2005 | Pleasant HomeSeeking The Gold × Our Country Place | Claude R. McGaughey IIICornelio Velásquez | Ogden Mills PhippsPhipps Stable | 31.75 | |
| 2004 | AshadoSaint Ballado × Goulash | Todd PletcherJohn R Velazquez | Starlight StablesAaron & Marie Jones | 3.00 | |
| 2003 | AdorationHonor Grades × Sewing Lady | David HofmansPat Valenzuela | Amerman RacingLucy G Bassett | ||
| 2002 | AzeriJade Hunter × Zodiac Miss | Laura de SerouxMike E Smith | Allen E. PaulsonAllen E. Paulson | ||
| 2001 | Unbridled ElaineUnbridled's Song × Carols Folly | Dallas StewartPat Day | Roger J. DevenportGolden Orb Farm & K David Schwartz | ||
| 2000 | SpainThunder Gulch × Drina | D Wayne LukasVictor Espinoza | The Thoroughbred Corp.The Thoroughbred Corp. | ||
| 1999 | Beautiful PleasureMaudlin × Beautiful Bid | John T. Ward Jr.Jorge Chavez | John C. OxleyFarnsworth Farms (Mike Sherman) | 4.00 | |
| 1998 | EscenaStrawberry Road × Claxton's Slew | Bill MottGary Stevens | Allen E. PaulsonAllen E. Paulson | 4.00 | |
| 1997 | AjinaStrawberry Road × Winglet | Bill MottMike E Smith | Allen E. PaulsonAllen E. Paulson | ||
| 1996 | Jewel PrincessKey to the Mint × Jewell Ridge | Wallace DollaseCorey Nakatani | M & R Stephen & The Thoroughbred Corp.Farnsworth Farms (Michael Sherman) | ||
| 1995 | Inside InformationPrivate Account × Pure Profit | Claude R. McGaughey IIIMike E Smith | Ogden Mills PhippsOgden Mills Phipps | 1.80 | |
| 1994 | One DreamerRelaunch × Creatively | Thomas F. ProctorGary Stevens | Glen Hill FarmGlen Hill Farm | ||
| 1993 | Hollywood WildcatKris S. × Miss Wildcatter | Neil DrysdaleEd Delahoussaye | Irving & Marjorie CowanIrving & Marjorie Cowan | ||
| 1992 | PaseanaAhmad × Pasiflin | Ron McAnallyChris McCarron | Sidney H. CraigHaras Vacacion | ||
| 1991 | Dance SmartlyDanzig × Classy 'n Smart | James E. DayPat Day | Sam-Son FarmSam-Son Farm | 1.50 | |
| 1990 | BayakoaConsultants Bid × Arlucea | Ron McAnallyLaffit Pincay Jr. | Frank & Janis WhithamHaras Principal | ||
| 1989 | BayakoaConsultants Bid × Arlucea | Ron McAnallyLaffit Pincay Jr. | Frank & Janis WhithamHaras Principal | 2.00 | |
| 1988 | Personal EnsignPrivate Account × Grecian Banner | Claude R. McGaughey IIIRandy Romero | Ogden PhippsOgden Phipps | 1.50 | |
| 1987 | SacahuistaRaja Baba × Nalees Flying Flag | D Wayne LukasRandy Romero | B. A. Beal & L. R. FrenchWilliam S. Farish III & / G. Watts Humphrey, Jr. | ||
| 1986 | Lady's SecretSecretariat × Great Lady M. | D Wayne LukasPat Day | Gene KleinRobert H. Spreen | 1.50 | |
| 1985 | Life's MagicCox's Ridge × Fire Water | D Wayne LukasÁngel Cordero Jr. | Mel Hatley & Gene KleinM/M Douglas Parrish & David Parrish III | 1.40 | |
| 1984 | Princess RooneyVerbatim × Parrish Princess | Neil DrysdaleEd Delahoussaye | Paula J. TuckerParrish Hill Farm | 2.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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