José Santos was also one of the first of five top jockeys (the others were Jerry Bailey, John Velazquez, Gary Stevens, and Shane Sellers) to wear advertising patches in the Kentucky Derby, starting in 2004.
In 2004, José Santos became one of the first five leading jockeys to sport advertising patches during the Kentucky Derby.  He was joined by Jerry Bailey, John Velazquez, Gary Stevens, and Shane Sellers.