John Velazquez
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About
Puerto Rican horse jockey who amassed over 4,000 wins in his career, including a 2011 win at the Kentucky Derby.
Before Fame
He won his first race in 1990 at age 19.
Trivia
He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2011.
Family Life
He and his wife, Leona O'Brien, have two children: Lerina and Michael.
Associated With
He and Willie Shoemaker became two of the winningest horse jockeys.
