Before the Kentucky Derby began, jockey Jose Ortiz was photographed on horseback with his hand raised, quoting Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Ortiz later won the Kentucky Derby while riding Golden Tempo. The image was shared online after the race, drawing attention to the faith-related moment that took place before one of America’s most watched horse racing events.
The post identified Ortiz as the Derby winner and connected his pre-race gesture with the Bible verse commonly cited by Christian athletes. The moment placed his victory, the Kentucky Derby, and a public expression of Christian faith in the same spotlight.
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