Monday works » Apr 29, 2009
Join in the Dance, with former jockey Angel Cordero Jr. up, recorded a time of 1:00. 20. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Injury knocks Quality Road out of Kentucky Derby Apr 28, 2009
20 under Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero Jr.. "He's an enthusiastic work horse, so it was good to see him settle and work well today," Pletcher said. (Florida Times-Union)
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)
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)
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)
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)
