Always a Runner Triumphs in the 152nd Kentucky Oaks: A Night of Firsts for Trainer Chad Brown and Jockey Jose Ortiz
The 152nd edition of the Kentucky Oaks took place at Churchill Downs under the lights in prime time, with Always a Runner emerging as the winner. Trainer Chad Brown celebrated his first victory in the race for top 3-year-old fillies, with jockey Jose Ortiz guiding Always a Runner to a thrilling victory. The filly made a decisive move around the final turn and had to dig deep in the stretch to overtake rivals Explora and Meaning before crossing the finish line of the 1 1/8-mile race.