Articles related to "John Velazquez"
Rags to Riches Beats Colt to Wire
On center stage, and off her knees, the filly Rags to Riches did not disappoint in the 2007 Belmont. She showed everything said of her. Curlin battled her bravely.
john velazquez • 2007 belmont stakes • rags to riches • curlin • todd pletcher • john velazquez
On center stage, and off her knees, the filly Rags to Riches did not disappoint in the 2007 Belmont. She showed everything said of her. Curlin battled her bravely.
john velazquez • 2007 belmont stakes • rags to riches • curlin • todd pletcher • john velazquez
Who Do You Like in the Kentucky Derby?
A full field of 3-year-olds will make Saturday's 131st Kentucky Derby as competitive as other exciting races such as the 1987 running when Chris McCarron guided Alysheba to victory.
john velazquez • kentucky derby • 3-year-olds • nick zito • todd plethcer • trainers
A full field of 3-year-olds will make Saturday's 131st Kentucky Derby as competitive as other exciting races such as the 1987 running when Chris McCarron guided Alysheba to victory.
john velazquez • kentucky derby • 3-year-olds • nick zito • todd plethcer • trainers
2007 Triple Crown Stories Abound
What's next on the thoroughbred racing scene will unfold toward the Breeders' Cup this fall when duels could see renewals. The TC runs thrilled despite no new champ.
john velazquez • street sense • kentucky derby • curlin • preakness stakes • rags to riches
What's next on the thoroughbred racing scene will unfold toward the Breeders' Cup this fall when duels could see renewals. The TC runs thrilled despite no new champ.
john velazquez • street sense • kentucky derby • curlin • preakness stakes • rags to riches
7 Top Ten Colts waiting for Derby
Nobiz Like Shobiz, Scat Daddy, Circular Quay, Any Given Saturday, Cowtown Cat, Notional, and Tiago are finished with prep races. They are getting ready for Derby 133.
john velazquez • edgar prado • john velazquez • scat daddy • corey nakatani • birdbirdistheword
Nobiz Like Shobiz, Scat Daddy, Circular Quay, Any Given Saturday, Cowtown Cat, Notional, and Tiago are finished with prep races. They are getting ready for Derby 133.
john velazquez • edgar prado • john velazquez • scat daddy • corey nakatani • birdbirdistheword
Can Borel Read Sense's Path Again?
With a much smaller field, can Street Sense find his path open in the Preakness? Hard Spun, Curlin, and Circular Quay are repeaters from the Derby who will try to close.
john velazquez • calvin borel • street sense • hard spun • mario pino • 2007 preakness stakes
With a much smaller field, can Street Sense find his path open in the Preakness? Hard Spun, Curlin, and Circular Quay are repeaters from the Derby who will try to close.
john velazquez • calvin borel • street sense • hard spun • mario pino • 2007 preakness stakes
Curlin Returns to Win at Belmont
After turning in just one race where he placed third since the grueling run in the Belmont Stakes against the tough Rags to Riches, Curlin proved still stretch worthy.
john velazquez • curlin's return to belmont • jockey club gold cup • lawyer ron • todd pletcher • track record at whitney handicap
After turning in just one race where he placed third since the grueling run in the Belmont Stakes against the tough Rags to Riches, Curlin proved still stretch worthy.
john velazquez • curlin's return to belmont • jockey club gold cup • lawyer ron • todd pletcher • track record at whitney handicap
English Channel Squeezes Out Win
In a squeeze play to the wire, jockey John Velazquez steered the Todd Pletcher 5-year-old trainee English Channel to his 12th win. Fabulous Strike captured the Vosburgh.
john velazquez • three smart strike products win • english channel • fabulous strike • joe hirsch turf classic • vosburgh stakes
In a squeeze play to the wire, jockey John Velazquez steered the Todd Pletcher 5-year-old trainee English Channel to his 12th win. Fabulous Strike captured the Vosburgh.
john velazquez • three smart strike products win • english channel • fabulous strike • joe hirsch turf classic • vosburgh stakes
No Thoroughbred Will Catch Cigar
The personable track star Cigar leads all thoroughbreds in lifetime money earnings. He is a two-time Horse of the Year. His former jockey is second on the money list.
john velazquez • cigar • skip away • fantastic light • invasor • pleasantly perfect
The personable track star Cigar leads all thoroughbreds in lifetime money earnings. He is a two-time Horse of the Year. His former jockey is second on the money list.
john velazquez • cigar • skip away • fantastic light • invasor • pleasantly perfect
Pletcher's Fab Five Win 5 Stakes
With Thunder Gulch and Circle of Life in his past, Circular Quay's trainer points the colt toward the Derby winner's circle. Pletcher hasn't won roses in 14 Derby tries.
john velazquez • circular quay • john velazquez • todd pletcher • eclipse award • 2007 louisiana derby
With Thunder Gulch and Circle of Life in his past, Circular Quay's trainer points the colt toward the Derby winner's circle. Pletcher hasn't won roses in 14 Derby tries.
john velazquez • circular quay • john velazquez • todd pletcher • eclipse award • 2007 louisiana derby
Pletcher's Scat Daddy Wins 5th
In Dubai March 31 for the $21 million World Cup card, Todd Pletcher was 0-5. In Florida, his Kentucky Derby hope, Scat Daddy, and five undercard runners won six races.
john velazquez • scat daddy • notional • todd pletcher • doug o'neill • 2007 florida derby
In Dubai March 31 for the $21 million World Cup card, Todd Pletcher was 0-5. In Florida, his Kentucky Derby hope, Scat Daddy, and five undercard runners won six races.
john velazquez • scat daddy • notional • todd pletcher • doug o'neill • 2007 florida derby
Will Nobiz take to Wood Memorial?
The Wood Memorial is an opportunity for Nobiz Like Shobiz. Will blinkers help his behavior? Tagg says, hopefully. Any Given Saturday gets another try at Street Sense.
john velazquez • 2007 wood memorial • nobiz like shobiz • barclay tagg • street sense • carl nafzger
The Wood Memorial is an opportunity for Nobiz Like Shobiz. Will blinkers help his behavior? Tagg says, hopefully. Any Given Saturday gets another try at Street Sense.
john velazquez • 2007 wood memorial • nobiz like shobiz • barclay tagg • street sense • carl nafzger