Javier Castellano is a well-known American jockey, know his age, height, wife and net worth
Find out more about his career, background, and much more.
In a thrilling Kentucky Derby race, jockey Javier Castellano rode the 15/1 underdog, Mage, to victory and claimed his first-ever Kentucky Derby win.
Castellano, who had made 15 previous attempts at the Derby, made a superb run down the stretch, overtaking the race favorite Angel of Empire and winning in dramatic fashion.
Who is Javier Castellano jockey of Mage winner of Kentucky Derby 2023, bio, age, height, wife, agent, net worth
#6May Mage
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Trainer: Gustavo Delgado
Owners: OGMA Investments LLC / Ramiro Restrepo / Sterling Racing LLC / Cmnwlth
Final Time: 2:01”2 (1 1/4 Miles) • Dirt
Kentucky Derby 2023 #ChurchillDowns Saturday, May 06, 2023
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— Gustavo Delgado S (@GDS_Racing) May 7, 2023
The victory was also the first Kentucky Derby win for Venezuelan trainer Gustavo Delgado, who was too emotional to speak to the media after the race. The race was the culmination of a chaotic week that saw the withdrawal of five contenders leading up to the event.
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After the race, Javier Castellano said,
I never give up, always try hard and do the right thing. It took me a long time to finally get it. Mage did really well today, he’s a little horse with a big heart.
He added,
The way he ran in his last race, the way he finished, I knew he had the potential to win. I’m thankful for the owners and the trainers for allowing me to ride this horse, and believing in this horse.
Since then, he has become a popular topic of discussion, with many people trying to find out more about him. So, here’s what we know about him:
Who is Javier Castellano?
Javier Castellano is a well-known American jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. He has been in the news because he recently won the first-ever Kentucky Derby race riding on Maze.
He was born on October 23, 1977, in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela. His father’s name is Abel Castellano Sr., whereas his mother’s name is Neila Castellano.
He is married, and his wife’s name is Abby Castellano. They are the parents of three children named Kayla Castellona, Sienna Castellona, and Brady Castellona. He is currently 45 years old.
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Javier Castellano has hired Steve Rushing as his agent.
Born: 23 October 1977 (age 45 years), Maracaibo, Venezuela
Height: 1.5 m
Spouse: Abby Castellano
Career wins: 5646 ongoing (as of 2023-05-05)
Nominations: Best Jockey ESPY Award
Nationality: American, Venezuelan
His career
In 1996, at Venezuela’s Santa Rita and La Rinconada racetracks, Javier Castellano started his remarkable riding career. He made the decision to immigrate to the United States in 1997, and after beginning to ride at several race tracks in southern Florida, he switched to the New York State racing circuit in 2001.
His first significant triumph came in 2004 when he rode Frank Stronach’s colt Ghostzapper to victory in a number of important contests, including the Breeders’ Cup Classic. In addition to numerous honors, his performance earned him the 2004 Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year.
Javier Castellano won the Preakness Stakes, the Travers Stakes, and the Jockey Club Gold Cup in 2006 while riding Bernardini for Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Darley Racing. In February 2015, Castellano broke his own record for the most wins and money in a single season. He also exceeded the 4,000-win threshold in North America. He was chosen as a 2017 inductee into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in honor of his outstanding career.
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The net worth of Javier Castellano
There isn’t a commonly accepted number for Castellano’s net worth with some sites listing him at around $1 million and others all the way up to $326 million –– leaving plenty of room to draw your conclusions.
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