Getty Further Ado’s jockey John Velazquez celebrates with his wife, Leona O’Brien, at the 2021 Kentucky Derby.
Further Ado’s jockey, John Velazquez, is among the best to ever take the saddle. It is no surprise that Further Ado is among the top contenders at the Kentucky Derby.
Velazquez became the first jockey to ever top $500 million in career earnings. The jockey’s current earnings have surpassed $519.7 million, including $6.1 million in 2026, per America’s Best Racing.
According to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Velazquez holds the North American record as the
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