Angel Cordero Jr.

Horse Jockey

Birthday November 8, 1942

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Santurce, PR

Age 82 years old

#250,526 Most Popular

About

Hall of Fame jockey who amassed over 7,000 victories including all three of the American Classic Races.

Before Fame

He grew up near horse racing, as his father and uncles were trainers.

Trivia

He was the first Puerto Rican jockey to win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.

Family Life

Had five children with his wife Marjorie Clayton Cordero.

Associated With

Willie Shoemaker is one of the few jockeys with more Kentucky Derby victories.