Kentucky Derby

Replacement Jockey Steps In And WINS Derby! VIDEO
Replacement Jockey Steps In And WINS Derby! VIDEO
Replacement Jockey Steps In And WINS Derby! VIDEO
In an interesting twist of fate, jockey John Velazquez rode three-year-old horse Animal Kingdom to victory at the 137th Kentucky Derby, held Saturday at Louisville's historic Churchill Downs. Velazquez was originally scheduled to ride Uncle Mo before the horse was scratched due to a stomach virus. Luckily for him, Velazquez was quickly snatched up by owner Barry Irwin, who needed a replacement aft