John Velazquez: my first ride in Ireland and career reflections

John Velazquez: my first ride in Ireland and career reflections

US Hall Of Fame rider John Velazquez rode for the first time on the track in Ireland on Thursday evening when he partnered De Janeiro for Dermot Weld and in the Newtown Anner Stud colours of close friend Maurice Regan. Here, the great rider speaks about the experience to Fran Berry and Ruby Walsh, his ambitions to ride a winner in Ireland and what else is left professionally at 52 years of age, as well as a look back to some of the best horses he's ridden, the toughest riders he's come up against and more in 10 minutes of real interest and insight.