Jockey
Group 1 · Global season 2026
John R Velazquez
3 Group 1 wins as a jockey
2 TRACKS2 COUNTRIESPURSE OF THOSE RACES: €1,564,792
Rides most often forMark Casse
Best horseClassic Q
Most often atSaratoga · 2 wins
Biggest winBelmont Derby · €659,010
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 win€521,597
Every Group 1 win as a jockey
| Race | Country | Horse | Track | Prize money | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just a Game Stakes | USA | Classic Q | Saratoga | €276,784 | 06.06.26 | |
| Belmont Derby | USA | Title Role | Saratoga | €415,177 | 04.07.26 | |
| E. P. Taylor Stakes | CAN | Gimme A Nother | Woodbine | €415,144 | 12.09.26 |
Behind the wins as a jockey
2026 Global seasonTracks
1Saratoga2 wins
2Woodbine1 win