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  1. 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.

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  2. 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. Full bio. Inducted. 2012. Born. Nov. 24, 1971, Carolina, Puerto Rico. Career. 1990- Wins. 6,562. Earnings. $476,925,978. Racing Record.

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  3. View Profile. Since coming to the mainland United States from Puerto Rico in 1990, Velazquez has become one of racing's elite riders. He is a two-time winner of the Eclipse Award as outstanding jockey and ranks fourth on the career purse earnings list at $262 million.

  4. John R. Velazquez. Jockey. Status: Active. Born: November, 24, 1971 - Carolina, Puerto Rico, Hometown: West Hempstead, NY USA. Rating: 8.83/10. Login to rate this jockey. Profile. Biography. News & Notes. Photos. John R. Velazquez horse racing results, news, notes, top horses, biography, stakes, photos, and comments.

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  6. Apr 30, 2024 · April 30, 2024. John R. Velazquez Jockey: Three Kentucky Derby Wins. Discover the captivating story of champion jockey John R. Velazquez in this brief overview: Follow his incredible journey from starting out in Puerto Rico to achieving Triple Crown glory with three Kentucky Derby wins.

  7. Aug 21, 2022 · By Lynne Snierson / NYRA news release August 21, 2022 6:22am. Photo: Susie Raisher / NYRA. 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 ...

  8. May 2, 2021 · Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez won his fourth Kentucky Derby on Saturday, and second in a row, while riding Medina Spirit.

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