John Velazquez Archives • The Racing Biz

One last time, it’s always something at Pimlico

by Frank Vespe | May 16, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Maybe it was inevitable. Maybe there had to be, you know, something unusual to happen this weekend at Pimlico. Given the history and all.

The Grey Wizard scores in Cape Henlopen

by Press Release | Aug 21, 2024 | Breaking, DE Racing, Delaware, Press release recap, Racing | 0 |

The Grey Wizard made it two straight when he romped home best in the Cape Henlopen Stakes at Delaware Park Wednesday.

Gun Song sings winning tune in G2 Black-Eyed Susan

by Nick Hahn | May 17, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Maryland, MD Racing, Preakness weekend, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

In just her sixth career outing, Gun Song played a winning tune in Friday’s Grade 2 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.

Triple Crown: Sierra Leone takes Blue Grass

by Press Release | Apr 7, 2024 | Breaking, Press release recap, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Sierra Leone rallied to win the Blue Grass Stakes and secure his spot in the Kentucky Derby on the last day of major prep races.

Triple Crown: Fierceness dominates Florida Derby

by Press Release | Apr 1, 2024 | Breaking, Press release recap, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Fierceness obliterated his rivals in the Florida Derby to seize the overall lead in Kentucky Derby points and move to the head of the sophomore class.

Vahva the “right horse” to win G3 Charles Town Oaks

by Frank Vespe | Aug 25, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Racing, West Virginia, WV Racing | 0 |

On a day when speed killed, out-of-town riders said the key to Charles Town was having the right horse — including Charles Town Oaks winner Vahva.

Ron Turcotte featured on Off to the Races Radio

by Press Release | Jun 2, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide | 0 |

Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, June 3 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: Hall of Famer Ron Turcotte and more.

Preakness winner Johnny V featured on Off to the Races Radio

by Press Release | May 26, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide | 0 |

Off to the Races Radio returns Saturday, May 27 with its Maryland and Virginia editions: Preakness winner John Velazquez and more.

Preakness win nets John Velazquez jock of the week

by Press Release | May 24, 2023 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

John Velazquez filled in the last significant gap in his Hall of Fame career by winning the Preakness, also earning Jockeys’ Guild jock of the week honors.