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Manny Franco sets single-season record while winning Hopeful at Saratoga

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 12:00 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Manny Franco sets single-season record while winning Hopeful at Saratoga

Summary

Manny Franco secured his first Saratoga riding title on Sunday, setting a new single-season record of 70 wins at the track. His victory aboard The Good Life in the Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes highlighted his performance at Saratoga Race Course. The colt, co-owned by NBA player Kevin Huerter, led the race from the start to finish in one minute, 24.08 seconds. Mystrix placed second, followed by Booked in third and Lifesong in fourth. Franco previously broke the single-season record of 68 wins set by Ramon Dominguez in 2012. The Good Life may next compete in the Champagne at Belmont Park or the Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland to qualify for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.

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By the Numbers

•Manny Franco established a single-season record of 70 wins at Saratoga Race Course.
•The Good Life won the Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes by four lengths.
•Kevin Huerter is a co-owner of The Good Life through a WinStar Farm syndicate.
•The Good Life finished the seven-furlong race in one minute, 24.08 seconds.
•Trainers are considering the Champagne or Breeders' Futurity for the colt's next race.

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12:00 AMYahoo Sports — It's The Good Life for Manny Franco, Kevin Huerter at Saratoga Race Course

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Manny Franco clinched his first Saratoga riding title on Sunday, setting a single-season record for wins by a jockey. His victory in the Hopeful aboard The Good Life gave NBA star Kevin Huerter a win.
— Yahoo Sports

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