HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Gulfstream Park’s leading rider Irad Ortiz Jr. was fined $1,000 and placed on probation for the remainder of the meet along with fellow jockey Paco Lopez after the two engaged in an altercation following the fourth race here Friday. :: To stay up to date, follow us on: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Ortiz, the two-time defending Gulfstream Park riding champion, won the 1 1/8-mile allowance race for 3-year-olds by 11 lengths aboard the odds-on favorite Known Agenda for trainer Todd Pletcher. Lopez, who rode runner-up Top Gun Tommy, lodged what appeared to be a questionable claim of foul against the winner, claiming interference entering the stretch, which was dismissed by the stewards. The altercation between the two riders took place near the winner’s circle shortly after the pair dismounted.  According to track officials, the terms of the probation means that any future altercation between the two riders would result in “fines and/or suspension and possible expulsion from the grounds.” Ortiz holds a commanding advantage in the jockey standings with 107 victories through Sunday, 28 more than runner-up Luis Saez. Lopez is tied for third with Tyler Gaffalione with 71 wins apiece.