JB Hernandez

Jonathan Basco "JB" Hernandez is a Filipino horse racing jockey.

Career Hailing from the province of Laguna, JB Hernandez started his jockey career in 1998, following the footsteps of his grandfather and father.

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.

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. However, in the 2014 edition Hernandez guided the horse to its second Gold Cup victory. He also secured the Philracom Grand Championship aboard Malaya, further adding to his major stakes triumphs.

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.

In 2025, Hernandez expressed intention to retire in four years from horse racing.

Honors and recognition The PSA Annual Awards recognized him as Jockey of the Year in 2006, 2007, and 2013

In 2020, Philracom named Hernandez the Stakes Races Jockey of the Year for his performance aboard Union Bell during the previous season.