John Velazquez
Jockey Statistics
John Velazquez is a jockey with 4045 career rides 762 winners. He rides at a 18.8% strike rate. He has placed 1936 times. He has earned £156.9M in prize money. His strongest track is Indiana Grand (USA) (2w from 3r).
Career Statistics
Win Rate
18.8%
Total Wins
762
Total Runs
4,045
Places
1,936
Place %
47.9%
Recent Form
Season Performance
Total Wins · Avg Finishing Position
- Total Wins
- Avg Position
Recent Results
| Date | Track | Race | Horse | Pos | Runners | Distance | Going |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-05 | Saratoga (USA) | Kelso Stakes (Turf) | Pass The Hat (USA) | 3 | 10 | 8ff | Firm |
| 2026-07-04 | Saratoga (USA) | Sanford Stakes (Dirt) | Regent's Park (USA) | 5 | 6 | 6ff | Fast |
| 2026-07-04 | Saratoga (USA) | Belmont Derby Stakes (Turf) | Title Role (GB) | 1 | 10 | 9ff | Firm |
| 2026-07-04 | Saratoga (USA) | Belmont Oaks Stakes (Fillies) (Turf) | Ultimate Love (USA) | 9 | 10 | 9ff | Firm |
| 2026-07-04 | Saratoga (USA) | Suburban Stakes Presented By Subourbon Life (Dirt) | Antiquarian (USA) | 4 | 11 | 10ff | Fast |
| 2026-06-28 | Churchill Downs (USA) | Hanshin Stakes Presented By JRA (Dirt) | Owen Almighty (USA) | 2 | 10 | 8ff | Fast |
| 2026-06-28 | Churchill Downs (USA) | Maxfield Stakes (Dirt) | Igniter (USA) | 3 | 6 | 7ff | Fast |
| 2026-06-27 | Churchill Downs (USA) | Stephen Foster Stakes (Dirt) | Willy D's (USA) | 5 | 5 | 9ff | Sloppy |
| 2026-06-27 | Churchill Downs (USA) | Bango Stakes (Dirt) | U Devil You (USA) | 3 | 6 | 6.5ff | Sloppy |
| 2026-06-20 | Ascot | Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) | Through The Years (IRE) | 16 | 21 | 5ff | Good To Firm |
| 2026-06-17 | Ascot | Queen Mary Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) | More Champagne (USA) | 19 | 27 | 5ff | Good To Firm |
| 2026-06-16 | Ascot | Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) | Aeronautic (IRE) | 4 | 16 | 14ff | Good To Firm |
| 2026-06-13 | Delaware Park (USA) | Delaware Oaks (Fillies) (Dirt) | Tahlequah (USA) | 6 | 7 | 8.5ff | Fast |
| 2026-06-07 | Saratoga (USA) | Soaring Softly Stakes (Turf) | Slay The Day (USA) | 1 | 7 | 5.5ff | Firm |
| 2026-06-07 | Saratoga (USA) | Belmont Stakes Presented By NYRA Bets (Dirt) | Commandment (USA) | 2 | 9 | 10ff | Fast |
| 2026-06-07 | Saratoga (USA) | Poker Stakes (Turf) | Pass The Hat (USA) | 1 | 5 | 8ff | Firm |
| 2026-06-06 | Saratoga (USA) | Woody Stephens Stakes Presented By Mohegan Sun (Dirt) | Obliteration (USA) | 3 | 9 | 7ff | Fast |
| 2026-06-06 | Saratoga (USA) | Jaipur Stakes (Turf) | Ag Bullet (USA) | 2 | 10 | 5.5ff | Firm |
| 2026-06-06 | Saratoga (USA) | Hill 'N' Dale Metropolitan Handicap (Dirt) | Antiquarian (USA) | 4 | 7 | 8ff | Fast |
| 2026-06-06 | Saratoga (USA) | Just A Game Stakes Presented By Resolute Racing (Fillies & Mares) (Turf) | Classic Q (USA) | 1 | 8 | 8ff | Firm |
Strike Rate by Course & Distance
Win % by course (rows) and distance band (columns). Min 1 run to show a cell.
| Course | 5f | 6f | 7f | 1m | 1m2f | 1m4f+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park (USA) | 33% | 15% | 18% | 17% | 16% | 18% |
| Saratoga (USA) | 12% | 19% | 16% | 18% | 19% | 16% |
| Gulfstream Park (USA) | 0% | 20% | 18% | 17% | 24% | 18% |
| Keeneland (USA) | 14% | 27% | 24% | 14% | 26% | 23% |
| Churchill Downs (USA) | 14% | 13% | 11% | 15% | 15% | 43% |
| Aqueduct (USA) | — | 13% | 13% | 16% | 25% | 5% |
| Santa Anita (USA) | 0% | 18% | 8% | 12% | 17% | 13% |
| Pimlico (USA) | 25% | 24% | — | 15% | 12% | — |
Going Performance
Based on 4054 recent results stored in our database for this jockey.
Distance Performance
Based on 4054 recent results stored in our database for this jockey.
Course Specialists
Where this jockey rides most successfully (minimum 3 rides at a track).
Class Performance
Win rates by race class (1–7).
Seasonality
Monthly win rate across stored results.
Trainer Partnerships
Most successful trainers this jockey rides for (minimum 3 rides).
Owner Partnerships
Top owners whose horses this jockey rides (minimum 2 runners).
Surface Split
Turf vs All-Weather strike rates.
Turf
Runs
1936
Wins
355
Win Rate
18%
Dirt
Runs
2055
Wins
398
Win Rate
19%
AW
Runs
63
Wins
10
Win Rate
16%
Flat vs Jumps
Separate stats for each racing code.
Runs
4054
Wins
763
Win %
19%
Place %
48%
Biggest Wins
Most valuable victories from stored results.
Longines Breeders' Cup Classic (3yo+) (Main Track) (Dirt)
Authentic (USA) · Keeneland (USA) · 7 Nov 2020
Dubai World Cup Sponsored By Emirates Airline (Dirt)
Roses In May (USA) · Nad Al Sheba (UAE) · 26 Mar 2005
Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (3yo) (Main Track) (Dirt)
Authentic (USA) · Churchill Downs (USA) · 6 Sept 2020
Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (3yo) (Dirt)
Always Dreaming (USA) · Churchill Downs (USA) · 6 May 2017
Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (3yo+) (Turf)
Main Sequence (USA) · Santa Anita (USA) · 1 Nov 2014
Riyadh Dirt Sprint presented by Saudi National Bank (3yo+) (Outer Track) (Dirt)
Straight No Chaser (USA) · Riyadh (KSA) · 22 Feb 2025
137th Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (3yo) (Dirt)
Animal Kingdom (USA) · Churchill Downs (USA) · 7 May 2011
Breeders' Cup Mile (3yo+) (Turf)
World Approval (USA) · Del Mar (USA) · 4 Nov 2017
Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Dirt)
Forever Unbridled (USA) · Del Mar (USA) · 3 Nov 2017
FanDuel Breeders' Cup Juvenile Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (2yo C&G) (Main) (Dirt)
Fierceness (USA) · Santa Anita (USA) · 3 Nov 2023
Market Performance
Starting prices of winners — average, extremes, and distribution.
Avg Winner SP
4.4/1
Shortest Winner
0.1/1
Biggest Winner
38/1
Winner SP Distribution
Top Horses
Horses this jockey has the best record on (minimum 2 rides together).
Draw Performance
Win rates by relative draw position (low / mid / high third of the field).