Drayden Van Dyke represents the next wave of
talented young North American riders. Much as
the Ortiz brothers have risen to the top of the New
York standings virtually overnight, Van Dyke is
now entrenched as one of Southern California's
top riders, which the 24-year-old proved by
winning the riding title at both Del Mar meets in
2018. In this edition of "The Last Word," Van Dyke
shares his thoughts on what it was like to ride
Justify, why he loves nice clothes, and the time
Tom Proctor sentenced him to sleep in a tack
room for three straight nights.
By BILL FINLEY
