Topic: John Velazquez
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Maybe she'll have a little more to say as the year goes on
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Sep 05, 2011
All of a sudden he went outside. I did the best I could to get him back. I don't think it caused that much trouble. I didn't have any trouble with the saddle or the reins. He did it himself
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Sep 06, 2010
I just let her settle and then I started looking for my spots. I didn't want to get caught in behind some horse that was stopping. It all worked out great. I asked her and she exploded
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Sep 06, 2010
He stumbled pretty badly, which I think cost him getting to the lead
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Sep 06, 2010
I tried to put him in the bridle but he was just going through the motions, which is strange for him
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Aug 09, 2010
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John R. Velazquez (born November 24, 1971 in Carolina, Puerto Rico) is a jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. He learned to ride in his native Puerto Rico. On January 3rd, 1990, he won his first race aboard Rodas at El Comandante Racetrack in Canóvanas, Puerto Rico. That same year, under the guidance of agent and former jockey, Angel Cordero, Jr., he moved to New York State where he has earned 24 riding titles at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course.
He got his big break in 1998 when he won the 1998 Breeders' Cup Mile on Da Hoss.
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