Flavien Prat won five races on July 4th weekend, including the Grade I $500,000 Belmont Oaks Invitational on Fionn.
He upset Nitrogen, stopping its five-race winning streak.

What happened?

Prat's fifth win on the card was a big one, as he got Fionn up just in time to get the decisive head-bob for a victory by a nose over Nitrogen.

Why it matters for Flavien Prat

Prat, who won his first career Eclipse Award as the top jockey in North America last year, also won the Grade III Sanford, the fifth race, the sixth, and the eighth.

Prat said, “It's great, honestly. It's funny, the Fourth of July the previous two years I had five winners and it's one day late, but it's all good.”

What comes next?

Fionn will likely be pointed toward the Grade II $500,000 Saratoga Oaks Invitational on Aug. 9 at Saratoga Race Course.

Nitrogen's trainer Mark Casse said he'll stick to his plan to run her on the dirt again in the Grade I Alabama on Aug. 16.

Prat won his first ride of the day and got into a good rhythm, which gave him good mojo for the rest of the day.

He rode Obliteration to a 10 1/2-length win in the Grade III Sanford for 2-year-olds.

Obliteration broke out of the gate with the lead and lengthened it to 10 1/2 lengths at the wire.

Trainer Steve Asmussen's assistant Scott Blasi said, “He's just a very special horse. He has a ton of class for a 2-year-old, very laid back and really good turn-of-foot.”

Prat's win on Fionn was a big effort, as he needed the whole mile and an eighth to get by Nitrogen.

Fionn went off at 6-1, while Nitrogen was bet down from 4-5 on the morning line to 2-5 when the gates opened.

Jose Ortiz, who rode Nitrogen, said, “I was traveling very nicely. I caught her when we were entering the stretch, and I had a hard time to put her away, but the filly obviously put her away.”

Prat's support team and the horses he rode were key to his success on July 4th weekend.

He has great support and is riding good horses, which always gives him an edge.

Prat's wins on July 4th weekend were a testament to his skill and experience as a jockey.

He is one of the top jockeys in North America and continues to prove himself with big wins like the Belmont Oaks Invitational.

The Belmont Oaks Invitational was a highly competitive race, with several top horses and jockeys competing.

Prat's win on Fionn was a notable upset, as Nitrogen was the favorite to win.

The win was also significant because it stopped Nitrogen's five-race winning streak.

Prat's success on July 4th weekend was a great start to the summer racing season.

He will likely continue to compete at top tracks and events, including the Saratoga Oaks Invitational.

The Saratoga Oaks Invitational is a prestigious race that attracts top horses and jockeys from around the world.

Prat will face tough competition, but he has the skill and experience to come out on top.

His wins on July 4th weekend were a great confidence booster, and he will look to carry that momentum into his next races.

Prat's team, including his trainers and owners, were thrilled with his performance on July 4th weekend.

They will continue to support him and provide him with top horses to ride.

The partnership between Prat and his team has been key to his success, and they will look to continue that success in the future.

Prat's wins on July 4th weekend were a great achievement, and he will look to build on that success in the coming weeks and months.

He is a talented jockey with a lot of potential, and he will continue to be a top competitor in the horse racing world.

The future looks bright for Prat, and he will look to continue making waves in the horse racing world.

His success on July 4th weekend was just the beginning, and he will look to achieve even more in the coming months.

Prat's performance on July 4th weekend was impressive, and he will look to continue that level of performance in his next races.

He is a jockey to watch, and his fans will be excited to see what he does next.

The horse racing world will be keeping a close eye on Prat, and he will look to continue making a name for himself.

His wins on July 4th weekend were a great start, and he will look to build on that success.

Prat is a talented jockey with a lot of potential, and he will continue to be a top competitor in the horse racing world.