Article: HERNANDEZ MAKES RUN AT ELLIS' RIDING TITLE

Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. is bidding.

Recognized this summer as one of Ellis Park's premiere riders, the 21-year-old Hernandez is mounting a challenge to front-running Orlando Mojica for his first ever riding title.

After batting home four winners on Wednesday, Hernandez rode another on Thursday. He guided the remarkable Golden Hare ($2.60) to the 8-year-old gelding's 13th victory from his last 14 starts.

With eight programs remaining, Hernandez trails Mojica 43-37. Last year's EP champion, Miguel Mena, has 34 victories after Thursday's riding double.

The three-way riding derby figures to tighten over the weekend and may shape up as one of the meet's best races - human or equine.

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