Tyler Gaffalione entered Sunday's closing day of racing at Churchill Downs' Fall Meet having already clinched his 11th leading rider title, securing 26 wins with one day of racing remaining at the 21-day stand.
Gaffalione had an insurmountable lead over second place Luis Saez, who had 19 wins. He was followed by Florent Geroux and Edgar Morales who were tied at 12 wins.
“I love it here in Kentucky,” Gaffalione said. “It's a blessing with how successful we've been and I'm so thankful for everyone who's helped me get to the place we are today.”
Represented by Matt Muzikar, Gaffalione's mounts have earned $2,675,696 in purse money. Some of his notable victories at the meet were aboard Intricate in the $400,000 Golden Rod (G2), Youalmosthadme in the $225,000 Fern Creek, and Wicked Halo in the $300,000 Dream Supreme.
Gaffalione will head south to ride at Gulfstream Park this winter.
Trainer Steve Asmussen edged Brad Cox for leading trainer honors, 19 wins to 17, for his record-extending 27th local leading trainer crown.
Richard Rigney's Rigney Racing was the leading owner at Churchill Downs for a fourth time with seven wins from 19 starters and purse earnings of $868,307, one more than Gary and Mary West's six victories.
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