In this long-awaited episode of The Horse Whisperer Podcast, we sit down with Irad Ortiz Jr. and José Ortiz, two of the most dominant jockeys in modern horse racing.

Today’s guests aren’t just two of the best jockeys in the world — they’re brothers, they’re rivals, and they’re walking highlight reels in the sport of kings. Together, they’ve won just about every major race you can name — the Kentucky Oaks, the Belmont Stakes, the Travers, Breeders’ Cup, and a staggering number of Grade 1s between them. They’ve each earned Eclipse Awards as Outstanding Jockey, and they’ve both been leading riders at some of the most competitive meets in the country.

From their roots in Puerto Rico to breaking records on the biggest stages in the world, this conversation pulls back the reins on their sibling rivalry, family bond, and what it takes to win—again and again.

Please welcome to the podcast — the pride of Puerto Rico, the fiercest sibling rivalry in horse racing, and two absolute legends in the irons — Irad and Jose Ortiz.

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In an absolutely jam-packed episode of the Horse Whisperer Podcast, we hear from three of the world’s most elite jockeys - Umberto Rispoli, Flavien Prat, and Luan Machado - fresh off their incredible performances at the 2025 Kentucky Derby, where they finished 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively.

This is not a press conference. It’s not a recap you’ll see on TV. This is the raw, unfiltered truth from the men who lived it—moments after they crossed the finish line at Churchill Downs. No other podcast gives you this kind of direct access to the jockeys, their emotions, their strategy, and their behind-the-scenes stories.

They’ll share what it was really like inside the starting gate. The chaos of the pack. The decisions that made or broke their chances. The heartbreak of coming so close to the ultimate prize and the Whisperer Bump! This is the stuff they only talk about in the jockeys’ room, and we've got it on The Horse Whisperer Podcast, with not one, not two, but three of the top jockeys in the world on one amazing episode!

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Top Female Jockey Katie Davis + Trainer Rudy Rodriguez Sr. & Agent Rudy Jr. on Racing, Family, and Legacy

We’re taking you trackside for an exclusive chat with friend of the show, Katie Davis, one of the leading female jockeys in American horse racing. She opens up about the highs and challenges of life in the irons, her current rides, and what keeps her focused in a demanding sport.

Then, it’s all in the family as we sit down with trainer Rudy Rodriguez Sr. and his son, jockey agent Rudy Rodriguez Jr. They share what it’s like working behind the scenes, the pressures of keeping a stable running, and how they’ve built a respected name across generations in the racing industry.

If you love horse racing, insider stories, and conversations with people who live and breathe the sport, this one’s for you.

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