Jockeys and trainers are two critical components of horse racing, and their performance can have a significant impact on the outcome of races. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the top jockeys and trainers in horse racing to watch and examine what sets them apart from their peers.
Top Jockeys - All Time
1. Bill Shoemaker
The greatest horse jockey in the world.
- Born: 08/10/1931
- Died: 10/12/2003
- Country: USA
- Career Wins: 8,883
- Earnings: $123,375,524 (jockey), $3,700,000+ (trainer)
2. Lester Piggott
Piggott has a number of records under his belt.
- Born: 11/05/1935
- Country: UK
- Career Wins: 4,493
- British Classic Wins: 30
- Earnings: N/A
3. John R. Velazquez
ohn R. Velazquez has earned millions during his career.
- Born: 11/24/1971
- Country: Puerto Rico
- Career Wins: 6,165
- Breeders’ Cup Wins: 16
- Earnings: $415,609,389
Top Jockeys - 2022
1. Irad Ortiz, Jr.
- Stats: 1362
- Wins: 325
- Places: 253
- Shows: 205
- Earnings: $37,075,772
2. Flavien Prat
- Stats: 1,012
- Wins: 236
- Places: 188
- Shows: 145
- Earnings: $29,832,252
3. Joel Rosario
- Stats: 914
- Wins: 185
- Places: 158
- Shows: 126
- Earnings: $29,250,139
| # | Jockey | Starts | Wins | Places | Shows | Earnings | Win% | WPS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Tyler Gaffalione | 1,490 | 265 | 221 | 207 | $27,360,825 | 18% | 47% |
| 5 | Luis Saez | 1,540 | 272 | 217 | 219 | $24,339,905 | 18% | 46% |
| 6 | Jose L. Ortiz | 1,189 | 214 | 192 | 166 | $22,551,703 | 18% | 48% |
| 7 | Florent Geroux | 791 | 125 | 132 | 102 | $16,543,005 | 16% | 45% |
| 8 | Manuel Franco | 1,139 | 185 | 160 | 168 | $15,179,058 | 16% | 45% |
| 9 | Juan J. Hernandez | 875 | 211 | 169 | 117 | $15,018,565 | 24% | 57% |
| 10 | John R. Velazquez | 625 | 100 | 88 | 93 | $13,530,230 | 16% | 45% |
| 11 | Dylan Davis | 1,193 | 195 | 176 | 183 | $13,215,465 | 16% | 46% |
| 12 | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | 915 | 146 | 94 | 124 | $12,386,357 | 16% | 40% |
| 13 | Jose Lezcano | 892 | 132 | 138 | 139 | $11,852,380 | 15% | 46% |
| 14 | Javier Castellano | 969 | 163 | 148 | 116 | $11,845,369 | 17% | 44% |
| 15 | Paco Lopez | 1,199 | 249 | 207 | 182 | $11,551,435 | 21% | 53% |
| 16 | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | 825 | 130 | 128 | 101 | $11,542,132 | 16% | 44% |
| 17 | Junior Alvarado | 874 | 119 | 139 | 111 | $11,113,030 | 14% | 42% |
| 18 | Kendrick Carmouche | 1,022 | 162 | 143 | 136 | $10,774,602 | 16% | 43% |
| 19 | Ramon A. Vazquez | 939 | 160 | 124 | 126 | $9,885,700 | 17% | 44% |
| 20 | Gerardo Corrales | 799 | 158 | 86 | 87 | $9,141,873 | 20% | 41% |
| 21 | Trevor McCarthy | 979 | 113 | 132 | 128 | $8,829,488 | 12% | 38% |
| 22 | Julien R. Leparoux | 571 | 70 | 71 | 64 | $8,425,844 | 12% | 36% |
| 23 | Umberto Rispoli | 593 | 90 | 80 | 99 | $8,095,756 | 15% | 45% |
| 24 | Rafael Bejarano | 816 | 97 | 107 | 110 | $7,994,409 | 12% | 38% |
| 25 | Jevian Toledo | 993 | 188 | 135 | 148 | $7,739,789 | 19% | 47% |
| 26 | Kazushi Kimura | 928 | 175 | 158 | 149 | $7,713,975 | 19% | 52% |
| 27 | Reylu Gutierrez | 796 | 119 | 120 | 114 | $7,670,699 | 15% | 44% |
| 28 | Jose Antonio Gomez | 1,312 | 152 | 163 | 156 | $7,635,366 | 12% | 36% |
| 29 | Jaime Rodriguez | 982 | 243 | 183 | 171 | $7,503,016 | 25% | 61% |
| 30 | Mike E. Smith | 313 | 64 | 43 | 46 | $6,773,045 | 20% | 49% |
| 31 | Francisco Arrieta | 702 | 97 | 110 | 92 | $6,768,147 | 14% | 43% |
| 32 | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 843 | 135 | 110 | 93 | $6,659,678 | 16% | 40% |
| 33 | Eric Cancel | 745 | 79 | 97 | 106 | $6,487,369 | 11% | 38% |
| 34 | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 1,177 | 203 | 174 | 161 | $6,461,547 | 17% | 46% |
| 35 | Joseph Talamo | 660 | 80 | 76 | 51 | $6,431,856 | 12% | 31% |
| 36 | James Graham | 732 | 107 | 75 | 89 | $6,363,528 | 15% | 37% |
| 37 | Corey J. Lanerie | 605 | 64 | 70 | 97 | $6,200,324 | 11% | 38% |
| 38 | Ruben Silvera | 987 | 183 | 173 | 153 | $6,161,521 | 19% | 52% |
| 39 | Edgar Morales | 841 | 108 | 105 | 125 | $6,123,424 | 13% | 40% |
| 40 | Leonel Reyes | 1,217 | 168 | 150 | 166 | $5,726,576 | 14% | 40% |
