Apprentice jockey Abdul Alsagoor, a 22-year-old native of Saudi Arabia, had his first three-win day Saturday at Santa Anita.
Alsagoor won the fourth race above Blue Cheese Olive ($8.60) for trainer Peter Miller, the fifth on Leisurewear ($5.00) for trainer Phil D'Amato, and the eighth with Sawasdee ($7.00) for trainer Ron Ellis.
Alsagoor, 22, began race-riding in the fall of 2021. His first winner came in his 18th mount on January 23, 20222 at Santa Anita. He is represented by longtime agent Vincent DeGregory, who turned 90 last August.
“I like his personality and his attitude. He handles my criticism,” DeGregory said from Clocker's Corner Sunday. “He rode some good horses Saturday and showed what he could do.”
Alsaggor has now won with four of 17 mounts at the Hollywood Meet, a 24 percent win rate. At the Classic Meet that ended April 9, Alsagoor was 9-for-59 (15 percent). As an apprentice, Alsagoor receives a seven-pound weight allowance. DeGregory said he is scheduled to lose his “bug” on June 28.
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