“It’s so exciting to be around at my age and get an opportunity from the trainers and owners, getting opportunities to ride these kinds of horses,” said John Velazquez to Daily Racing Form. “It’s ...

Jockey Of The Week: John Velazquez Won Six Stakes During Belmont Festival originally appeared on Paulick Report. Just as the Belmont Stakes Festival of Racing got underway on June 4, John Velazquez ...

Further Ado’s jockey, John Velazquez, is among the best to ever take the saddle. It is no surprise that Further Ado is among the top contenders at the Kentucky Derby. Velazquez became the first jockey ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mike Repole walked downstairs from his first-row clubhouse VIP box at Saratoga and conferred with jockey John Velazquez on the edge of the winner’s circle after Saturday’s eighth ...

Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez is almost always riding where the big races are run, and last week was no exception, accumulating three Grade 1 wins as well as frequent flyer miles. Velazquez began ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The “V” in Johnny V stands for victory. John Velazquez, affectionately known to his legion of fans around the racing world as Johnny V, has won almost 6,500 races, broken ...

He’s still got it. John Velazquez became the second-oldest jockey in Oaklawn history to win a seven-figure race when he guided Class President to a nose decision over Silent Tactic in the $1 million ...

Who are the 2026 Kentucky Derby jockeys? From Irad Ortiz to John Velazquez, meet the riders and horses for the Run for the ...

The Jockeys’ Guild held its Annual Assembly virtually for active Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse jockeys on Jan. 13, 2026. Members were provided with an overview of the organization's activities and ...

Pin Oak Stud’s Parchment Party is one of 120 nominations to Australia’s Grade 1 Melbourne Cup on Nov. 4. Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez was named to ride, reports TDN. The Bill Mott trainee earned ...

Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez is almost always riding where the big races are run and last week was no exception accumulating three Gr. I wins as well as frequent flyer miles. Velazquez began his ...