Apprentice riders Felix Vasquez Jr. and Yomar Ortiz Jr. got their pictures taken for the first time on Saturday.Vasquez Jr. rode Pretty Geisha (First Samurai) to victory over Gulfstream's all-weather course in the eighth race on the card.“I am so happy,” Vasquez Jr. said. “I feel excellent. I don't believe it. I feel so awesome. I've been working hard, [staying] focused and disciplined.”As for Ortiz Jr., who was riding Hard Champ (Upstart) for Highlander Training Center and trainer Joe Sharp, the bug delivered a successful rail-skimming ride in the fifth race on the Keeneland closing day card.Yomar Ortiz Jr. scores his FIRST career victory aboard !!The 3y/o filly is trained by @mjsharp75_joe and wins R5 at Keeneland under jockey @yomar_ortizjr.#TwinSpiresReplay https://t.co/nxcGQ0Ea7D— TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) October 24, 2026The post Pair of Apprentice Jockeys Get Their First Wins on Saturday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.