Consequence finishes fast over Pro-Ride Oct 20, 2008
22 on the turf): Trainer Neil Drysdale secured the services of Hall of Fame rider Angel Cordero Jr. to breeze his 2-year-old in company with stablemate Green Lyons. Breaking off a couple of lengths behind his partner, Bourbon Bay was under little pressure while tracking his target before finally easing alongside entering the stretch. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Aboard Tribal Chief, Hawley wins Living Legends Oct 19, 2008
Gary Stevens rode Scandalous to a third-place finish and was followed by the mounts of Pat Day, Julie Krone, Jacinto Vasquez, Chris McCarron, and Angel Cordero Jr.. "Pulling up, everyone said, 'That was so fun,'" Krone said. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Hawley picks up 6,450th win vs. Living Legends Oct 19, 2008
Pat Day was fourth, Julie Krone fifth, Jacinto Vasquez sixth, McCarron seventh and Angel Cordero Jr. was last. Cups of water were handed out to the thirsty riders in the winners c 00004000 ircle. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stevens psyched for Hall of Fame riders race Oct 18, 2008
On Saturday, Stevens will be ride against fellow Hall of Famers Jerry Bailey, Angel Cordero Jr., Pat Day, Sandy Hawley, Julie Krone, Chris McCarron, and Jacinto Vasquez at Santa Anita ... Stevens will be ride against fellow Hall of Famers Jerry Bailey, Angel Cordero Jr., Pat Day, Sandy Hawley, Julie Krone, Chris McCarron, and Jacinto Vasquez in an optional claimer over seven furlongs. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stevens psyched for Legends race at Santa Anita Oct 17, 2008
Stevens will be ride against fellow Hall of Famers Jerry Bailey, Angel Cordero Jr., Pat Day, Sandy Hawley, Julie Krone, Chris McCarron, and Jacinto Vasquez in an optional claimer over seven furlongs. "Looking at the overnight was kind of neat," he said. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
8 retired Hall of Fame jockeys to ride again Oct 17, 2008
ARCADIA, California (AP) -Jerry Bailey, Pat Day, Gary Stevens, Julie Krone and Angel Cordero Jr. are among eight Hall of Fame jockeys coming out of retirement Saturday to ride in a "Living Legends'' race at Santa Anita.The race will officially count toward the winner's career victory total and has been approved for pari-mutuel wagering by the California Horse Racing Board. The riders will be licensed Friday.Mounts were drawn by lot, and Bailey wound up on the early 5-2 favorite, Dee Dee's... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Krone 'unretires' for one race Oct 17, 2008
So Krone will join Jerry Bailey, Sandy Hawley, Pat Day, Jacinto Vasquez, Gary Stevens, Chris McCarron and Angel Cordero Jr. in getting real one more time. It's the fourth race on a 10-race card that starts at 12:30 p.m.. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
8 retired H.O.F. jockeys to ride in 'Legends' race Oct 17, 2008
(AP) -- Jerry Bailey, Pat Day, Gary Stevens, Julie Krone and Angel Cordero Jr. are among eight Hall of Fame jockeys coming out of retirement Saturday to ride in a "Living Legends" race at Santa Anita. The race will officially count toward the winner's career victory total and has been approved for pari-mutuel wagering by the California Horse Racing Board. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Dutrow's wish for Big Brown is answered by Monmouth Sep 13, 2008
In addition to Krone the group features Angel Cordero Jr., Jacinto Vasquez, Sandy Hawley, Pat Day, Chris McCarron, Jerry Bailey and Gary Stevens. The group has combined career purse earnings of its mounts exceeding $1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Genuine Risk dies Aug 19, 2008
Her defeat in the Preakness was controversial, coming after jockey Angel Cordero Jr. allowed eventual winner Codex to drift out, carrying Genuine Risk wide on the turn for home just as she was challenging. Adding to the controversy, Genuine Risk's rider, Jacinto Vasquez, lodged a foul against Cordero, claiming that Cordero also had hit Genuine Risk on the head while whipping Codex right-handed. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Popular class enters racing Hall Aug 6, 2008
Jockeys Earlie Fires, Pat Day, Angel Cordero Jr., Walter Blum, Laffit Pincay Jr., Kent Desormeaux, Chris McCarron, Jorge Velasquez, Jacinto Vasquez and Jerry Bailey also were present. Dr. Dean Richardson -- head of surgery for the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center -- gave the keynote address, focusing on his interest in the thoroughbred breed and his experiences with equine health care. (Albany Times Union)
Thanksgiving comes in August Aug 4, 2008
And now he'll find himself in the same company with names like Jerry Bailey and Bill Shoemaker and Laffit Pincay and Angel Cordero Jr.. "He should have been in a long time ago," said Bob Frieze, his agent the past nine years. (Albany Times Union)
Angel Cordero, Jr. to be Honored at 15th Siros Cup Benefit for the Center for Disability Services Jul 22, 2008
Angel Cordero, Jr. to be Honored at 15th Siro1s Cup Benefit for the Center for Disability Services - FOX23 News - Coverage & Convenience. Angel Cordero, Jr. to be Honored at 15th Siros Cup Benefit for the Center for Disability Services. (FOX23 News, NY)
Big Brown boost May 29, 2008
Trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. watched along the rail with his friend, Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero Jr., while a light rain fell. Only two media members saw Big Brown and Nevin take their tour of the Belmont surface, on which the colt will run for real June 7 in the Belmont Stakes. (Albany Times Union)
Big Brown is made 1-2 favorite for race May 15, 2008
Codex, with Angel Cordero Jr. riding, won that Preakness, surviving a foul claim by Jacinto Vasquez, rider of runner-up Genuine Risk. The filly Genuine Risk won the Derby that year. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Ravel preps in Native Diver H. Dec 6, 2007
By Jay PrivmanDaily Racing Form (). Updated: December 5, 2007, 1:08 PM ET. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Mario Pino rides 6,000th winner Nov 9, 2007
Aside from Pino, the 14 jockeys with 6,000 or more career victories in North America are Russell Baze, Laffit Pincay Jr., Bill Shoemaker, Pat Day, David Gall, Chris McCarron, Angel Cordero Jr., Jorge Velasquez, Sandy Hawley, Earlie Fires, Larry Synder, Eddie Delahoussaye, Carl Gambardella, and Johnny Longden. More Horse Racing Headlines. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
The Green Monkey ready for debut Sep 15, 2007
Velazquez was scheduled to take off his mounts at Belmont on Friday due to soreness in his right knee, according to his agent, Angel Cordero Jr., meaning Velazquez's next mount will be aboard The Green Monkey in Saturday's fourth race. According to Cordero, Velazquez had just a scrape on his right knee and a scrape on his nose. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Del Mar Futurity draws large, strong field Sep 4, 2007
John Velazquez had been named to ride the horse at entry time, but McAnally said Angel Cordero Jr., Velazquez's agent, called and said Velazquez would not be able to make it Wednesday because of concern over his ailing father, who is in Puerto Rico. Overextended is winless in three starts, but was right behind Drill Down and E Z's Gentleman in their maiden wins here. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
'Rags' works; next start still undecided Sep 3, 2007
After the work, Rags to Riches galloped out very strongly, taking until the 5 1/2 furlong pole to be pulled up by Angel Cordero Jr.. "She worked good, I was satisfied with the breeze, we'll see how she comes out of it and make a decision when I make a decision," Pletcher said. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Local Teams Today Aug 31, 2007
1985 -- Angel Cordero Jr., 42, becomes the third rider in history behind Bill Shoemaker and Laffit Pincay Jr. to have his mounts earn $100 million, while riding at Belmont Park. 1991 -- Houston quarterback David Klingler sets an NCAA record with six touchdown passes in the second quarter as the Cougars pound Louisiana Tech 73-3. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Belmont Stakes winning filly out of Alabama Aug 13, 2007
Rags to Riches, with Hall of Famer Angel Cordero Jr. aboard, covered five furlongs in 1:02. 11 in her second workout since arriving at Saratoga nearly two weeks ago. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rags to Riches will likely skip the Alabama Aug 7, 2007
Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero Jr. was aboard for the move, the first breeze for Rags to Riches since July 8. Cordero - aboard the filly for the first time - took a slight hold of Rags to Riches before breaking off at the half-mile pole. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Early returns give NYRA high hopes for season Aug 7, 2007
Rags to Riches, with Angel Cordero Jr. aboard, has a good workout on the main track at Saratoga Race Course on Sunday. (Skip Dickstein / Times Union). (Albany Times Union)
Rags to Riches breezes at Saratoga Aug 6, 2007
86 seconds over Saratoga's main track with Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero Jr. in the irons. While trainer Todd Pletcher said the Alabama on Aug. 18 remains an option for Rags to Riches, he hinted that he may wait for a race at Belmont such as the $300,000 Ruffian on Sept. 8 or $250,000 Gazelle on Sept. 15 for her next start. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Saratoga Barn Banter For August 5, 2007 Aug 6, 2007
With Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero Jr. aboard, Rags to Riches posted her first workout since resuming training last Monday, as she breezed four furlongs in :49. 86 seconds. (FOX23 News, NY)
Crown with the victory Jul 31, 2007
If he could have jumped higher, Angel Cordero Jr. would have. Still, it was a pretty good liftoff for a 42-year-old jockey on Aug. 17, 1985 at Saratoga Race Course. (Albany Times Union)
Sanford stays in the family Jul 28, 2007
Velazquez rode the 4-5 favorite Ready's Image to a four-length victory in the Grade II Sanford Stakes before a crowd announced as 31,971 on Angel Cordero Jr. Bobblehead giveaway day. It was the first win of the meet for Pletcher, who has won the past five Spa training titles. (Albany Times Union)
Saratoga Barn Banter for Tuesday July 24, 2007 Jul 25, 2007
Thursday will feature an Angel Cordero Jr. Bobblehead Doll giveaway, with bobbleheads of the retired Hall of Fame jockey will be given free to each paid admission, while supplies last. Friday will be the first of two Sunset Friday programs at Saratoga Race Course. (FOX23 News, NY)
Racing fans set for summer 'Spa treatments Jul 24, 2007
The prize is an Angel Cordero Jr. bobblehead doll. The retired Hall of Famer jockey is an exercise rider for Pletcher. (Boston Globe)
Canonero II, 1971 Kentucky Derby Jul 23, 2007
Venezuelan Unknown Beats Derby Odds. Unsound, unknown, Canonero II arrived at Churchill Downs through an arduous route and in poor condition. (Suite101.com)
Injury sidelines Harlington, out of Suburban Jun 26, 2007
Cordero bobblehead at SaratogaNew York Racing Association officials announced their Saratoga giveaways for this summer, and the highlight will be a bobblehead doll of Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero Jr., the Spa's leading rider for 13 years. That giveaway will be Thursday, July 26. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Opinion: Filly provides great story for Belmont Jun 11, 2007
Then Johnny Velazquez was punctuating the air on the gallop-out and Todd Pletcher was as pumped as eyes have ever seen him and somewhere Angel Cordero Jr. was smiling. Carl Nafzger had better win the Travers now, and maybe the Breeders Cup, too, because a 3-year-old filly has four Grade I victories with Saratoga still six weeks away, and shes the only horse in America this year to pass the "Test of a Champion.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rides worth the trip Jun 10, 2007
Fox said business is business and he understands why Velazquez and his agent, Angel Cordero Jr., made the deal with trainer Todd Pletcher. "That's racing," said Fox. (Boston Globe)
Hard Spun getting closer to win Jun 9, 2007
referring to Velazquez's agent, Angel Cordero Jr.. The 50-year-old Jones has savored every moment of his first Triple Crown ride, from Churchill Downs to Pimlico and now at Belmont. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
None can rate with Seattle Slew Jun 1, 2007
The great Hall of Fame rider Angel Cordero Jr. now works as agent for jockey John Velazquez and exercises horses for trainer Todd Pletcher. Cordero rode Seattle Slew in his final four races after fruitlessly competing against him. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Opinion: Best field since 87 means great betting May 5, 2007
He is the colt first-call rider John Velazquez and agent Angel Cordero Jr. chose to partner. Along with Curlin, he may be the fields best athlete despite his dawdling in the early stages of a race. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Saratoga Springs Reacts to Racing Hearings Apr 13, 2007
April 13, 2007 - 10:33 AM Sub-Navigation. Last Update: Apr 12, 2007 6:06 PM. (FOX23 News, NY)
Nobiz capable of much better Mar 9, 2007
Back in the day youd never see Angel Cordero Jr. load his mount first. Tardy break leads to more troubleStanding in the gate approximately three minutes didnt help the favorite at the start. (MSNBC -- Sports)
