Looking back at the 8th, Rip Roarin Ritchie was supposed to be Alex Solis' first mount back after being sidelined these last 4.5 months, but he had an insurance hangup and couldn't ride. You had to think Ward would give him something live to ride for the return and Velazquez ends up the beneficiary..
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