Leading jockeys
Group 1 · North American season 2012
29 jockeys won a Group 1 in 2012
80 RACES17 TRACKS2 COUNTRIESPURSE OF THOSE RACES: US$ 52,899,142
Most winsJohn R Velazquez · 10 wins
Runner-upRafael Bejarano · 8 wins
Highest total prize moneyJohn R Velazquez · US$ 5,893,133
More than one win17 of 29
A single win only12 of 29
The top three between them25 of 80 wins
Successful in more than one country1 of 29
Latest jockey to winRafael Bejarano · 26.2012.2012
NameWinsCountriesPrize money
1John R Velazquez10 winsUS$ 5,893,133▼
10 winsFull profile →
Santa AnitaBreeders' Cup MileWise Dan · 3upUS$ 921,55003.11.12KeenelandSpinster StakesIn Lingerie · 3up f/mUS$ 255,98607.10.12Belmont at AqueductFrizette StakesDreaming Of Julia · 2yo fUS$ 204,78906.10.12Belmont at AqueductJoe Hirsch Turf Classic StakesPoint Of Entry · 3upUS$ 307,18329.09.12WoodbineWoodbine MileWise Dan · 3upUS$ 502,25116.09.12SaratogaPersonal Ensign StakesLove And Pride · 3up f/mUS$ 307,18326.08.12SaratogaBallerina StakesTurbulent Descent · 3up f/mUS$ 255,98624.08.12SaratogaChristophe Clement Turf StakesPoint Of Entry · 3upUS$ 307,18318.08.12Belmont ParkBelmont StakesUnion Rags · 3yoUS$ 511,97209.06.12Belmont ParkMetropolitan HandicapShackleford · 3upUS$ 383,97928.05.12
2Rafael Bejarano8 winsUS$ 2,866,441▼
8 winsFull profile →
Santa Anita ParkLa Brea StakesBook Review · 3yo fUS$ 153,59226.12.12Santa Anita ParkGoodwood StakesGame On Dude · 3upUS$ 127,99330.09.12Santa Anita ParkAmerican Pharoah StakesPower Broker · 2yoUS$ 127,99330.09.12Del MarDel Mar FuturityRolling Fog · 2yoUS$ 153,59206.09.12Del MarDel Mar Debutante StakesExecutiveprivilege · 2yo fUS$ 153,59202.09.12SaratogaTest StakesContested · 3yo fUS$ 255,98625.08.12Monmouth ParkHaskell StakesPaynter · 3yoUS$ 511,97229.07.12Oaklawn ParkApple Blossom HandicapPlum Pretty · 4up f/mUS$ 255,98614.04.12
3Javier Castellano7 winsUS$ 3,254,718▼
7 winsFull profile →
Hollywood ParkHollywood DerbyUnbridled Command · 3yoUS$ 127,99326.11.12Santa AnitaBreeders' Cup Filly & Mare TurfZagora · 3up f/mUS$ 921,55002.11.12KeenelandQueen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup StakesDayatthespa · 3yo fUS$ 204,78913.10.12SaratogaSpinaway StakesSo Many Ways · 2yo fUS$ 153,59202.09.12SaratogaDiana StakesWinter Memories · 4up f/mUS$ 307,18328.07.12Belmont ParkAcorn StakesContested · 3yo fUS$ 153,59228.05.12AqueductNew York StakesGemologist · 4up f/mUS$ 511,97207.04.12
4Mike E Smith6 winsUS$ 4,227,631▼
6 winsFull profile →
Santa AnitaBreeders' Cup Turf SprintMizdirection · 3upUS$ 460,77503.11.12Santa AnitaBreeders' Cup DistaffRoyal Delta · 3up f/mUS$ 921,55002.11.12Del MarDel Mar OaksLady Of Shamrock · 3yo fUS$ 153,59219.08.12Del MarBing Crosby StakesAmazombie · 3upUS$ 153,59230.07.12Hollywood ParkAmerican Oaks StakesLady Of Shamrock · 3yo fUS$ 179,19015.07.12Oaklawn ParkArkansas DerbyBodemeister · 3yoUS$ 511,97214.04.12
5R A Dominguez4 winsUS$ 3,810,824▼
6G K Gomez4 winsUS$ 2,413,091▼
4 winsFull profile →
Santa Anita ParkMalibu StakesJimmy Creed · 3yoUS$ 153,59226.12.12Santa AnitaBreeders' Cup Juvenile FilliesBeholder · 2yo fUS$ 921,55002.11.12Hollywood ParkShoemaker Mile StakesJeranimo · 3upUS$ 153,59201.07.12Hollywood ParkB. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile StakesLove Theway Youare · 4up f/mUS$ 127,99317.06.12
7Jose Lezcano4 winsUS$ 1,877,454▼
8Rajiv Maragh4 winsUS$ 1,479,460▼
4 winsFull profile →
9Mario Gutierrez3 winsUS$ 2,552,577▼
10Joel Rosario3 winsUS$ 2,293,141▼
11Rosie Napravnik3 winsUS$ 1,947,656▼
12Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr2 winsUS$ 2,775,458▼
13Corey S Nakatani2 winsUS$ 1,876,793▼
14Irad Ortiz Jr2 winsUS$ 729,845▼
15James Graham2 winsUS$ 657,031▼
16Alan Garcia2 winsUS$ 633,139▼
17Eddie Castro2 winsUS$ 441,149▼
18David Cohen1 winsUS$ 793,557▼
19Joseph Talamo1 winsUS$ 779,904▼
20Frankie Dettori1 winsUS$ 770,118▼
21Willie Martinez1 winsUS$ 692,869▼
22Christophe Lemaire1 winsUS$ 639,965▼
23Kent J Desormeaux1 winsUS$ 632,285▼
24Calvin H Borel1 winsUS$ 537,429▼
25Gerald Mosse1 winsUS$ 502,251▼
26Ryan Moore1 winsUS$ 473,331▼
27Joe Bravo1 winsUS$ 426,637▼
28Patrick Husbands1 winsUS$ 382,316▼
29Alex O Solis1 winsUS$ 206,922▼
Prize money is what the horses of these connections earned in all placings of the Group 1 races with a published prize list, converted to US dollars at the rates of 16 September 2026. An amount stays empty where a winning prize is not on file.