John Velazquez Net Worth 2022; Age, Wife, Salary & Biography

Who is John Velazquez?

John Velazquez is a professional Jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing from Puerto Rican. He started his career in his Puerto Rican home country, then moved to New York. In 2005 and 2006, John won “United States Champion Jockey by earnings” and both rears were awarded Eclipse Awards for Outstanding Jockey. He becomes a legend enring as a jockey in the history of 2014. John was the winner of 5,000th in 20013. In 2022, John Velazquez net worth estimated is $300 million.

Real Name:	John R. Velazquez
Date of birth:	November 24, 1971
Age:	50 years old
Height:	5 feet 6 inches (1.68m)
Birthplace:	Carolina, Puerto Rico
Nationality:	Puerto Rico
Wife:	Leona O’Brien
Profession:	Jockey
John Velazquez Net Worth 2022:	$300 million

Early Life

On November 24, 1971, John Velazquez was born in Caroline city, Puerto Rico. He completed his early education in his hometown and was admitted to a jockey school, where he learned for one and a half years.

Also, Read About: Natanael Cano Net Worth

John Velazquez was won the first race Rodas at El Nuevo Comandante on January 3, 1990. After his success, he was about to move to the USA, and then he decided to move to New York; at the time, he was not speaking the English language. Velazquez learned English with Cordero’s daughter’s help and watched movies for two and half months.

Personal Life

John Velazquez was married to Leona O’Brien, and they lived happy lives. He was supported in his career and made a successful man. The couple has two kids, a daughter Larina and a son Michael Patrick.

Age, Height, and Weight

In 2022, John Velazquez will be 50 years old. John Velazquez’s height is 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm). His weight is 51 kg in pounds: 112 lbs. 

Professional Life

John Velazquez a professional jockey who was the leading earing winner in 2013. John was moved to New York in 1990. After moving his first win stakes race at Aqueduct Racetrack. In 1996 he was awarded his first riding title at Aqueduct and Eclipse Award winner Yank Music as trained by his father-in-law.

In his career, he struggled hard to succeed and make a good reputation publicly. In 2012 he won the third Triple Crown Race at Union Rags. In the same year, he won the Breeders’ Cup Mile at Gelding Wise Dan. In 2012 and 2013, he became a two-time American Horse of the Year.

A perfect man won the 2017 Kentucky Derby ring at the 2017 Breeders’ Cup and Always won Forever Unbridled and World Approval. John got the favorite number 6000 abroad Singapore Trader on November 30, 2018.

Velazquez participated in Authentic, an American champion, and won on September 5, 2020. Two-time Triple Crown winner Bob Baffert won it on May 1, 2021. He plays well in his career and makes happy with his partners.

On February 21, 2022, Medina Spirit tested the betamethasone, which was positive; after racing, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission disqualified him.

Year-end charts

Chart (2000–present)	Year	Rank by earnings
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2000	10
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2001	2
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2002	3
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2003	3
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2004	1
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2005	1
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2006	4
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2007	3
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2008	7
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2009	6
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2010	3
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2011	2
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2012	3
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2013	3
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2014	4
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2015	3
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2016	4
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2017	4
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2018	6
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2019	6
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2020	5
National Earnings List for Jockeys	2021	8

Social Media Links

John Velazquez loves to share his pictures and videos on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. He continuously shares his activities on social platforms to engage his fans. He is a star who has been widely followed on social media sites. John Velazquez net worth in 2022 is $1 million.

Instagram:	N/A
Facebook:	See Profile
Twitter:	See Profile
YouTube:	N/A
Website:	N/A

John Velazquez Net worth in 2022 / John Velazquez Salary / Income

In 2022, John Velazquez net worth is estimated at $300 million. John Velazquez well knows professional jockey who has maximum earrings from several racing. He received 10% of the first price money as winning of 147th Kentucky Derby is equal to $186 thousand. John Velazquez is the first rider who reach $300 million.