He’s still got it. John Velazquez became the second-oldest jockey in Oaklawn history to win a seven-figure race when he ...

“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 ...

Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez was unanimously voted Jockey of the Week for Sept. 29-Oct. 5 after winning eight races, including four stakes. During the week, Velazquez, 53, won a total of eight ...

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 ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Fierceness overcame a poor start to win the $1 million Pacific Classic by 3 1/4 lengths at Del Mar on Saturday, beating Preakness and Haskell winner Journalism, who was the 2-5 ...

John Velazquez broke Pat Day's career earnings record for jockeys Sunday at Belmont Park. Velazquez finished second in the ninth race aboard Bit Bustin to pass Day. Bit Buston earned $15,400, lifting ...

The agent for John Velazquez says the jockey broke his right collarbone in a spill at Churchill Downs. Angel Cordero Jr. says Velazquez was expected to be released from a Louisville, Ky., hospital ...

During this year’s Kentucky Derby, fans will be allowed to attend and partake in the festivities for the first time since the pandemic began. That won’t be the only first; Kendrick Carmouche will ...