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JB Hernandez
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Jonathan Basco "JB" Hernandez is a Filipino horse racing jockey.
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Career
Hailing from the province of Laguna, JB Hernandez started his jockey career in 1998, following the footsteps of his grandfather and father.[1]
In 2012, Hernandez rode Hagdang Bato to a sweep of the Philracom Triple Crown, and later that year guided the horse to victory in the Presidential Gold Cup.[2]
In 2013, with Hagdang Bato still ridden by Hernandez, the horse finished fourth in the Gold Cup after its start was hindered by a faulty starting gate.[3] However, in the 2014 edition Hernandez guided the horse to its second Gold Cup victory.[4] He also secured the Philracom Grand Championship aboard Malaya, further adding to his major stakes triumphs.[5]
In 2019, Hernandez rode the two‑year‑old colt Union Bell, who won all six of his starts that season, five of which were stakes races.[6]
In 2025, Hernandez expressed intention to retire in four years from horse racing.[1]
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Earnings
In terms of earnings, Hernandez set impressive season records. In 2014, he led all jockeys in earnings, amassing ₱4.17 million million from 170 wins, 103 second‑place finishes, 86 third‑place finishes, and 61 fourth‑place finishes in 574 starts.[5] Then, in 2016, he again topped the earnings chart with ₱4 million, earned through 162 wins, 94 second‑place finishes, 95 third‑place finishes, and 78 fourth‑place finishes across 584 starts.[7]
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Honors and recognition
The PSA Annual Awards recognized him as Jockey of the Year in 2006, 2007, and 2013[8][2]
In 2015, the Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom) recognized Hernandez as the Best Jockey of the Year for 2014.[9]
In 2020, Philracom named Hernandez the Stakes Races Jockey of the Year for his performance aboard Union Bell during the previous season.[6]
In 2023, Hernandez was inducted to the Philracom Hall of Fame.[10]
References
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