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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

Bill Shoemaker
Lester Piggott
John R. Velazquez

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

Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Flavien Prat
Joel Rosario

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%