Jockey Profile

John R. Velazquez

Best Racing Class Achieved

Multiple Graded Stakes Winning Jockey

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2024 Statistics*
Starts Firsts Seconds Thirds Earnings
407 64 51 57 $7,882,281
Career Statistics
Starts Firsts Seconds Thirds Earnings
36,656 6,624 5,340 4,817 $482,942,371

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Year Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings Per Start Win % WPS % All Starts
Career 36,656 6,624 5,340 4,817 $482,942,371 $13,175 18% 46% N/A
2024 407 64 51 57 $7,882,281 $19,367 16% 42% View
2023 572 91 70 75 $15,533,924 $27,157 16% 41% View
2022 625 99 88 93 $13,416,230 $21,466 16% 45% View
2021 695 118 88 93 $15,889,723 $22,863 17% 43% View
2020 662 101 104 94 $15,250,515 $23,037 15% 45% View
2019 777 141 123 110 $18,795,157 $24,189 18% 48% View
2018 823 161 118 94 $18,074,053 $21,961 20% 45% View
2017 946 206 128 127 $20,780,733 $21,967 22% 49% View
2016 1,029 196 140 136 $18,597,181 $18,073 19% 46% View
2015 1,001 193 147 135 $20,394,627 $20,374 19% 47% View
2014 927 166 144 113 $19,486,658 $21,021 18% 46% View
2013 929 178 160 134 $19,364,851 $20,845 19% 51% View
2012 979 188 130 117 $19,877,851 $20,304 19% 44% View
2011 1,223 248 174 175 $18,622,974 $15,227 20% 49% View
2010 1,192 239 183 157 $16,743,328 $14,046 20% 49% View
2009 1,160 204 152 142 $13,069,881 $11,267 18% 43% View
2008 1,179 216 166 157 $14,734,385 $12,497 18% 46% View
2007 1,128 199 161 150 $18,059,713 $16,010 18% 45% View
2006 947 218 165 112 $15,569,828 $16,441 23% 52% View
2005 1,149 250 177 146 $20,814,923 $18,116 22% 50% View
2004 1,327 334 222 181 $22,220,261 $16,745 25% 56% View
2003 1,313 306 194 175 $15,463,963 $11,778 23% 51% View
2002 1,394 289 221 185 $16,361,445 $11,737 21% 50% View
2001 1,411 305 220 166 $15,073,790 $10,683 22% 49% View
2000 1,082 200 189 131 $10,794,678 $9,977 18% 48% View
1999 1,430 259 216 214 $10,948,255 $7,656 18% 48% View
1998 1,360 230 204 196 $10,689,191 $7,860 17% 46% View
1997 1,280 181 167 177 $7,113,565 $5,557 14% 41% View
1996 1,362 212 204 172 $9,185,658 $6,744 16% 43% View
1995 1,226 198 164 156 $6,854,700 $5,591 16% 42% View
1994 1,087 142 168 148 $4,878,356 $4,488 13% 42% View
1993 980 131 135 126 $3,528,726 $3,601 13% 40% View
1992 947 100 131 116 $3,187,942 $3,366 11% 37% View
1991 1,137 152 122 131 $3,597,143 $3,164 13% 36% View
1990 970 109 114 126 $2,085,882 $2,150 11% 36% View

Racing achievements and Top 100 Rankings include North American (U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico) Thoroughbred races only.

Career Honors

Hall of Fame - 2012

Eclipse Award Outstanding Jockey - 2005

Eclipse Award Outstanding Jockey - 2004

Triple Crown Highlights

1st Preakness S. - 2023 - National Treasure

1st Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve - 2020 - Authentic

1st Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands - 2017 - Always Dreaming

1st Belmont S. - 2012 - Union Rags

1st Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands - 2011 - Animal Kingdom

1st Belmont S. - 2007 - Rags to Riches

2nd Preakness S. - 2020 - Authentic

2nd Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve - 2019 - Code of Honor

2nd Preakness S. - 2013 - Itsmyluckyday

2nd Preakness S. - 2011 - Animal Kingdom

2nd Belmont S. - 2010 - Fly Down

2nd Belmont S. - 2009 - Dunkirk

2nd Belmont S. - 2006 - Bluegrass Cat

2nd Kentucky Derby - 2001 - Invisible Ink

3rd Belmont S. Presented by NYRA Bets - 2021 - Rombauer

3rd Preakness S. - 2021 - Medina Spirit

3rd Belmont S. presented by NYRA Bets - 2017 - Patch

3rd Belmont S. - 2008 - Ready's Echo

Breeders' Cup Highlights

1st FanDuel Breeders' Cup Juvenile presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance - 2023 - Fierceness

1st Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff - 2022 - Malathaat

1st Longines Breeders' Cup Classic - 2020 - Authentic

1st Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint - 2020 - Gamine

1st Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf - 2018 - Sistercharlie (IRE)

1st Breeders' Cup Mile - 2017 - World Approval

1st Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff - 2017 - Forever Unbridled

1st Longines Breeders' Cup Turf - 2014 - Main Sequence

1st Breeders' Cup Mile - 2012 - Wise Dan

1st Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf - 2011 - Perfect Shirl

1st Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf - 2011 - Stephanie's Kitten

1st Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile - 2010 - Uncle Mo

1st Breeders' Cup Marathon - 2010 - Eldaafer

1st John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf - 2007 - English Channel

1st Breeders' Cup Distaff Presented by NexTel - 2004 - Ashado

1st Breeders' Cup Sprint - 2004 - Speightstown

1st Long John Silver's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies - 2002 - Storm Flag Flying

1st Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf - 2002 - Starine (FR)

1st Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies - 2000 - Caressing

1st Breeders' Cup Mile - 1998 - Da Hoss

2nd Longines Breeders' Cup Classic - 2021 - Medina Spirit

2nd Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint - 2021 - Go Bears Go (IRE)

2nd 14 Hands Winery Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies - 2015 - Rachel's Valentina

2nd Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile - 2014 - Carpe Diem

2nd Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf - 2014 - Stephanie's Kitten

2nd Breeders' Cup Turf - 2012 - Point of Entry

2nd Xpressbet Breeders' Cup Sprint - 2012 - The Lumber Guy

2nd Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint - 2011 - Force Freeze

2nd Breeders' Cup Marathon - 2011 - Birdrun

2nd Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies - 2010 - R Heat Lightning

2nd Breeders' Cup Classic - 2008 - Henrythenavigator

2nd Sentient Flight Group Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint - 2008 - Indian Blessing

2nd Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf - 2007 - Honey Ryder

2nd Breeders' Cup Classic Powered by Dodge - 2005 - Flower Alley

2nd NetJets Breeders' Cup Mile - 2005 - Leroidesanimaux (BRZ)

2nd John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf - 2004 - Kitten's Joy

2nd Breeders' Cup Classic Powered by Dodge - 2004 - Roses in May

2nd VO5 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf - 2004 - Film Maker

2nd Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies - 2003 - Ashado

3rd Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf - 2023 - She Feels Pretty

3rd FanDuel Breeders' Cup Juvenile presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance - 2022 - National Treasure

3rd Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff - 2021 - Malathaat

3rd Qatar Racing Breeders' Cup Sprint - 2021 - Following Sea

3rd Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint - 2021 - Gamine

3rd Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf - 2019 - Sistercharlie (IRE)

3rd Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies - 2019 - Bast

3rd Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff - 2018 - Midnight Bisou

3rd Tito's Handmade Vodka Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies - 2018 - Vibrance

3rd Las Vegas Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile - 2017 - Awesome Slew

3rd DraftKings Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint - 2014 - Thank You Marylou

3rd Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint - 2014 - Undrafted

3rd Breeders' Cup Distaff - 2013 - Authenticity

3rd Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies - 2012 - Dreaming of Julia

3rd Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Turf - 2011 - Brilliant Speed

3rd Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint - 2011 - Her Smile

3rd Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf - 2010 - Willcox Inn

3rd Bessemer Trust Breeders' Cup Juvenile - 2007 - Kodiak Kowboy

3rd Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies - 2006 - Cotton Blossom

3rd John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf - 2006 - English Channel

3rd Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf - 2006 - Honey Ryder

3rd Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Distaff - 2005 - Ashado

3rd TVG Breeders' Cup Sprint - 2005 - Lion Tamer

3rd Bessemer Trust Breeders' Cup Juvenile - 2003 - Chapel Royal

3rd Breeders' Cup Mile - 2000 - Dansili (GB)

3rd Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies - 1998 - Three Ring

3rd Breeders' Cup Juvenile - 1996 - Ordway

Top 100 Rankings (Since 2000)

Ranked 10th by Earnings - 2023

Ranked 10th by Earnings - 2022

Ranked 70th by Wins - 2021

Ranked 9th by Earnings - 2021

Ranked 71st by Wins - 2020

Ranked 5th by Earnings - 2020

Ranked 6th by Earnings - 2019

Ranked 59th by Wins - 2019

Ranked 43rd by Wins - 2018

Ranked 6th by Earnings - 2018

Ranked 16th by Wins - 2017

Ranked 4th by Earnings - 2017

Ranked 4th by Earnings - 2016

Ranked 23rd by Wins - 2016

Ranked 23rd by Wins - 2015

Ranked 3rd by Earnings - 2015

Ranked 4th by Earnings - 2014

Ranked 39th by Wins - 2014

Ranked 33rd by Wins - 2013

Ranked 3rd by Earnings - 2013

Ranked 30th by Wins - 2012

Ranked 3rd by Earnings - 2012

Ranked 10th by Wins - 2011

Ranked 2nd by Earnings - 2011

Ranked 2nd by Earnings - 2010

Ranked 13th by Wins - 2010

Ranked 6th by Earnings - 2009

Ranked 26th by Wins - 2009

Ranked 23rd by Wins - 2008

Ranked 5th by Earnings - 2008

Ranked 35th by Wins - 2007

Ranked 3rd by Earnings - 2007

Ranked 4th by Earnings - 2006

Ranked 26th by Wins - 2006

Ranked 11th by Wins - 2005

Ranked 1st by Earnings - 2005

Ranked 3rd by Wins - 2004

Ranked 1st by Earnings - 2004

Ranked 5th by Earnings - 2003

Ranked 3rd by Wins - 2003

Ranked 3rd by Earnings - 2002

Ranked 5th by Wins - 2002

Ranked 2nd by Earnings - 2001

Ranked 6th by Wins - 2001

Ranked 10th by Earnings - 2000

Ranked 36th by Wins - 2000

Current Entries

Saratoga - 8/14/2024

Race Race PP ($1.00) Race Type Breed Purse Surface Horse Trainer
3 Allowance Optional Claiming TB $120,000 Turf Edict (ARG) David Donk
5 Suzie O'Cain Stakes TB $125,000 Inner turf Summer Whirl H. Motion
5 Suzie O'Cain Stakes TB $125,000 Inner turf Landed Wesley Ward

Saratoga - 8/15/2024

Race Race PP ($1.00) Race Type Breed Purse Surface Horse Trainer
1 Maiden Special Weight TB $90,000 Dirt Salt Spartan David Donk
4 Claiming TB $50,000 Dirt Ministerial Wesley Ward
6 Maiden Special Weight TB $100,000 Inner turf Laughing Lady Anthony Dutrow
7 Rick Violette Stakes TB $125,000 Turf Courtly Banker Barclay Tagg
10 Allowance TB $110,000 Turf Proud Mary Mark Hennig

Saratoga - 8/16/2024

Race Race PP ($1.00) Race Type Breed Purse Surface Horse Trainer
2 Skidmore Stakes TB $150,000 Turf Raise the Bar Wesley Ward
8 Allowance Optional Claiming TB $115,000 Inner turf Into Happiness Mark Hennig
10 Allowance Optional Claiming TB $110,000 Turf Vino Rouge Anthony Dutrow
11 Maiden Claiming TB $55,000 Inner turf Bobby Jean Mark Hennig

Saratoga - 8/17/2024

Race Race PP ($1.00) Race Type Breed Purse Surface Horse Trainer
1 Maiden Special Weight TB $100,000 Dirt McHale Mark Hennig
2 Maiden Special Weight TB $100,000 Inner turf Strategist Danny Gargan
9 Lake Placid S. Presented by Caesars Sportsbook (Gr. 2) TB $200,000 Inner turf She Feels Pretty Cherie DeVaux

Current Results

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Colonial Downs - 8/11/2024

Race Race Type Breed Horse Finish Trainer Chart Video
7 Andy Guest Stakes TB Medalla Match 6 Cherie DeVaux
8 Van Clief Stakes TB Mister Mmmmm 5 Joe Sharp
9 Secretariat Stakes (Gr. 2) TB Trikari 1 H. Motion
11 Arlington Million Stakes (Gr. 1) TB Highland Chief (IRE) 6 H. Motion

Saratoga - 8/10/2024

Race Race Type Breed Horse Finish Trainer Chart Video
2 Maiden Special Weight TB Tomorrow's Wish 5 David Donk
7 Maiden Special Weight TB Clock Tower 2 Wesley Ward
9 Troy Stakes (Gr. 3) TB Step Forward 3 Mark Casse
12 Galway Stakes TB Value Area 3 Todd Pletcher

Saratoga - 8/8/2024

Race Race Type Breed Horse Finish Trainer Chart Video
1 Maiden Special Weight TB Trail of Gold 1 David Donk
2 Maiden Special Weight TB Prospero (IRE) 6 Cherie DeVaux
9 Allowance Optional Claiming TB Latest Edition 5 Thomas Morley

Saratoga - 8/7/2024

Race Race Type Breed Horse Finish Trainer Chart Video
2 Maiden Special Weight TB Gerlin's Empire 4 Dallas Stewart

Top 20 Horses

Horse Sex Earnings Best Graded Stakes Win
(Race Class)		 Best Graded Stakes Win
(Race Name)
Authentic Horse $6,190,000 Grade 1 Winner Longines Breeders' Cup Classic
English Channel Horse $5,051,091 Grade 1 Winner John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf
Wise Dan Gelding $4,891,880 Grade 1 Winner Breeders' Cup Mile
Roses in May Horse $4,716,500 Grade 1 Winner Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup
Malathaat Mare $3,495,825 Grade 1 Winner Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff
Sistercharlie (IRE) Mare $3,449,600 Grade 1 Winner Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf
Ashado Mare $3,116,440 Grade 1 Winner Breeders' Cup Distaff Presented by NexTel
Seeking the Soul Horse $2,882,819 Grade 1 Winner Clark H. presented by Norton Healthcare
Code of Honor Horse $2,514,320 Grade 1 Winner Runhappy Travers S.
Always Dreaming Horse $2,391,760 Grade 1 Winner Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands
Stephanie's Kitten Mare $2,238,423 Grade 1 Winner Flower Bowl S.
Quality Road Horse $2,200,000 Grade 1 Winner Woodward S.
Honey Ryder Mare $2,143,990 Grade 1 Winner E. P. Taylor S.
Neolithic Horse $2,110,828 N/A N/A
Flower Alley Horse $2,012,250 Grade 1 Winner Travers S.
Fierceness Colt $1,916,100 Grade 1 Winner FanDuel Breeders' Cup Juvenile presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
Point of Entry Horse $1,912,500 Grade 1 Winner Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational S.
Harlan's Holiday Horse $1,816,100 Grade 1 Winner Donn H.
Mind Control Horse $1,789,434 Grade 1 Winner Cigar Mile H. Presented by NYRA Bets
Magna Graduate Horse $1,715,749 Grade 2 Winner Clark H.

As of 08.12.24

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