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Angel Cordero, Jr. |
| Riding Career: | 1960-1992 |
| Number of Mounts: | 38,646 |
| Number of Winners: | 7,057 |
| Winning Percentage: | 18.3% |
With a father who was a jockey and a trainer, Angel Cordero inherited his racing talents. Cordero's career began in his native Puerto Rico where he rode his first winner in 1960. In 1962 he came to the United States. When he retired Cordero had won 18.3% of his races.
Cordero exults in winning the 1983 Jockey Club Gold Cup aboard Slew O'Gold
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Angel Cordero was known as a fierce competitor and was always popular with fans, particularly in Saratoga. After winning the Saratoga racing title thirteen years, eleven of them consecutive, he was considered the king of Saratoga riding. Significant Mounts | Seattle Slew | Slew o'Gold | All Along | | Bold Forbes | Cannonade | Spend a Buck | | Gate Dancer | Life's Magic | Magazine | | Gulch | Fappiano | Tiller | | Codex | Chief's Crown |
Of his many great mounts, Cordero considered Seattle Slew the best. Cordero was a multiple winner of classic races but felt his 1976 Belmont victory aboard Bold Forbes was his greatest ride. However, many fans consider his 1987 Santa Anita Handicap aboard Broad Brush to be equally impressive.
Principal Races Won | 3 Kentucky Derbys | 2 Preakness Stakes | | 2 Jockey Club Gold Cups | 4 Breeders' Cup races | | 3 CCA Oaks | 6 Matron Stakes | | 5 Suburban Handicaps | 2 Brooklyn Handicaps | Angel Cordero Jr. was a leading rider in Saratoga and nationally for many years. His achievements include: | Awards and Accomplishments Leading rider in Saratoga thirteen years
Leading money winning jockey, 1976, 1982, 1983
Leading winner of races, 1968
Two Eclipse Awards as Champion Jockey, 1982 and 1983
George Woolfe Memorial Jockey Award, 1972
Mike Venezia Award, 1992 |
Cordero was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1988.
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