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Apr 19, 2022 · The jockey was born John R. Velazquez on November 24, 1971, to Puerto Rican parents.John Velazquez’s father’s name is still unknown to the public, but his mother, Margarita Velazquez, has occasionally appeared in the media.
Aug 21, 2022 · Saratoga 2022: John Velázquez reflects on Hall of Fame career. The “V” in Johnny V stands for victory. John Velázquez, affectionately known to his legion of fans around the racing world as Johnny V, has won nearly 6,500 races, broken records with regularity and set major milestones throughout his Hall of Fame career in the irons.
John R. Velazquez (born November 24, 1971) is a Puerto Rican jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. He began his career in Puerto Rico and moved to New York in 1990. In 2004 and 2005 he was the United States Champion Jockey by earnings and both years was given the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey.
Apr 26, 2024 · (L-R): Jockey John Velazquez and Mike Repole in the winner's circle after Fierceness wins the 2023 Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Santa Anita Park. That left the Velazquez-Pletcher-Repole trio, ...
May 20, 2023 · National Treasure, right, with jockey John Velazquez, edges out Blazing Sevens to win the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in Baltimore. Julio Cortez / AP ...
John R. Velazquez One of the most accomplished and respected jockeys in the history of the sport, John Velazquez has won 6,562 career races through 2023 and is North America's all-time leader in purse earnings with $476.925,978.
May 2, 2021 · Kentucky Derby 2021: Medina Spirit wins, snagging trainer Bob Baffert his 7th Derby. Velazquez also won the Derby in 2011 (Animal Kingdom) and 2017 (Always Dreaming). He became just the eighth ...
