Brian Hernandez Jr.
Brian Hernandez Jr. in 2017 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 3, 1985 |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Horse racing career | |
| Sport | Horse racing |
| Career wins | 2,588+ (ongoing) |
| Major racing wins | |
| Louisiana Handicap (2004) Remington Springboard Mile Stakes (2004) Indiana Derby (2006, 2012) Edgewood Stakes (2007) Ack Ack Handicap (2012) Cornhusker Handicap (2012) Indiana Oaks (2012, 2023) Whitney Handicap (2012) Beaumont Stakes (2013) Illinois Derby (2013) Opening Verse Stakes (2016, 2020) Indian Summer Stakes (2020) St. Louis Derby (2022) Kentucky Oaks (2024)
American Classics/Breeders' Cup wins: | |
| Racing awards | |
| U.S. Champion Apprentice Jockey (2004) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Mystik Dan, Fort Larned, Thorpedo Anna, Rachel Alexandra, McCraken | |
| Updated on May 4, 2024 | |
Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr. (born November 3, 1985 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is an American Eclipse Award-winning jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing.