Jockey
Group 1 · North American season 2026
John R Velazquez
3 Group 1 wins as a jockey
2 TRACKS2 COUNTRIESPURSE OF THOSE RACES: US$ 1,780,842
Rides most often forMark Casse
Best horseClassic Q
Most often atSaratoga · 2 wins
Biggest winBelmont Derby · US$ 750,000
First win of the seasonJust a Game Stakes · 06.06.26
Latest winE. P. Taylor Stakes · 12.09.26
Winning horses3
Different trainers3
Average purse per winUS$ 593,614
Every Group 1 win as a jockey
| Race | Country | Horse | Track | Prize money | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just a Game Stakes | USA | Classic Q | Saratoga | US$ 315,000 | 06.06.26 | |
| Belmont Derby | USA | Title Role | Saratoga | US$ 472,500 | 04.07.26 | |
| E. P. Taylor Stakes | CAN | Gimme A Nother | Woodbine | US$ 472,463 | 12.09.26 |
Behind the wins as a jockey
2026 North American seasonTracks
1Saratoga2 wins
2Woodbine1 win