One of the great obstacles John Velazquez faced presented itself long before his first mount. His mother, Margarita, viewed her son as a potential attorney or something along those lines. She vehemently objected when he told her of his desire to become a jockey, aware as she was of the inherent risks. And she was a force to be reckoned with.
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Key Takeaways from the 2020 Breeders’ Cup
Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, which featured 14 races worth $31 million in purses and awards.
Derby Winner Authentic Romps in Breeders’ Cup Classic
Authentic proved he is the real deal with a powerful front-running  2 ¼-length victory against stablemate Improbable in the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday at Keeneland Race Course
Monomoy Girl Dominant in Distaff, Fan-Favorite Whitmore Shines in Sprint
The horse of a lifetime gave her many connections a sweet parting gift Nov. 7 at Keeneland. For the fans, it was the chance to follow champion Monomoy Girl through what may have been her final start, a showdown with the best of her division at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Good racehorses don’t often run on into their older years, but in her 5-year-old season, the daughter of Tapizar delivered.
