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Cordero was raised among thoroughbreds since his childhood. His father, Angel Cordero Sr. was a rider and trainer himself. His uncle's were also trainers and therefore it was only natural that Angel would follow in their footsteps and start racing at a young age.

In 1974, at age 32, Angel won the " Kentucky Derby" aboard Cannonade. He won the pretigious Derby two more times, making him only one of four jockeys to accomplish that feat in the Derby's history. In 1976, he won aboard Bold Forbes and in 1985, aboard Spend a Buck. The "Kentucky Derby" is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky and is considered by many as the supreme achievement in horse racing.

In 1976, Cordero won the " Belmont Stakes" on Bold Forbes, held annually in Elmont, New York and he won the " Preakness Stakes" twice, once in 19801980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. Events January-February January 1- April 1 National steel strike in United Kingdom January 1 Changes to the Swedish Act of Succession creates Victoria of Sweden, Crown Princess over her younger brother January 5 He aboard Codex and the second time in 1984This page is about the year 1984. For other uses of 1984, see 1984 (disambiguation). 1984 is a leap year starting on Sunday (link shows calendar). Events January January 1 Brunei becomes a fully independent state January 1 AT&T is broken up into 22 indepe, aboard Gate Dancer.

Angel Cordero Jr., had become the first and only Puerto Rican jockey to win The "Triple Crown" which consists of the "Kentucky Derby", The "Preakness Stakes" and The "Belmont Stakes".

Cordero was the winner of four " Breeders' CupThe Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships is an annual series of thoroughbred horse races sponsored by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and held on a single day at a predetermined site, usually in the United States but sometimes in Cas, which is another high profile race on the thoroughbred circuit, and he is in seventh place in the Breeders' Cup history of earnings.

In 19921992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday. Events January January The Internet Society is formed. January 1 Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt replaces Javier Perez de Cuellar of Peru as United Nations Secretary-General January 1 George H. Bush becomes the fi, Cordero's career was cut short after a fall which nearly cost him his life. However, against the wishes of his family and friends, in 19951995 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). It has a Golden number of 1, and was the first year of the International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (1995- 2005): http://www. org/culture/indigenous . Events January events Ja, Cordero saddled up again to ride the "Breeders' Cup" once more. Cordero stated: "I want to retire my way and not the other way. I don't want people to remember me going out the other way".

Cordero is now retired, but continues to be involved in racing and training. He is the agent of fellow Puerto Rican horse jockey, John Velazquez . Cordero's wife, Majorie Clayton Cordero , who was also a well known fiqure in New YorkNew York is a state in the northeastern United States whose U. postal abbreviation is NY . It is sometimes called New York State when there is need to distinguish it from New York City. History See: History of New York New York was one of the thirteen col's thoroughbred racing, tragically passed away in JanuaryJanuary is the first month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, and has 31 days. It is named for Janus, the Roman god of doors and gateways. The original Roman calendar consisted of 10 months (304 days). The Romans originally considered winter a monthle 20012001 is a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall ap. Cordero is the father of three children. His son, Juan "Tolly" Rodriguez", is following in his footsteps.

The principal races which Cordero won were the following: 3 "Kentucky Derbys", 2 "Preaknees Stakes", 2 "Jockey Club Gold Cups", 4 "Breeders' Cups", 3 "CCA Oaks", 6 "Matron Stakes", 5 "Suburban Handicaps" and 2 "Brooklyn Handicaps".

Cordero's awards and accomplishments are: "Leading rider in Saratoga for thirteen years", "Leading money winning jockey ( 1976, 1982 and in 1983)", "Leading winner of races ( 1982 and 1983", "Two " Eclipse Awards " as Champion Jockey ( 1982 and 1983)", "The George Woolfe Memorial Award " ( 1972) and "The Mike Venezia Award " ( 1992).

Angel Cordero Jr., was inducted into " National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame" in 1988.