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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.
Learn about the career and achievements of John R. Velazquez, one of the top jockeys in racing history. He has won the Kentucky Derby three times, the Belmont Stakes twice, the Breeders' Cup 19 times, and the Preakness Stakes in 2023.
John R. Velazquez Best Racing Class Achieved. Multiple Graded Stakes Winning Jockey
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Aug 21, 2022 · 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.
Learn about the career highlights and achievements of John R. Velazquez, a Hall of Fame jockey who has won the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, Breeders' Cup and more. See his recent and all-time stats, earnings and awards at NYRA.