Corey Nakatani

Quick Facts

Full Name	Corey Nakatani
Occupation	Horse Jockey
Date Of Birth	Oct 21, 1970(1970-10-21)
Age	54
Birthplace	Covina
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Libra

Corey Nakatani Biography

Corey Nakatani is one of the most popular and richest Horse Jockey who was born on October 21, 1970 in Covina, California, United States. American jockey for horses who was a winner more than 3,600 times during his career and won Kentucky Oaks twice. Kentucky Oaks two times.

He has raced several times against He has often raced against Alex Solis..

Corey was a champion high school wrestler who became intrigued by racing after visiting Santa Anita with his father after a wrestling tournament at the age of sixteen. Nakatani eventually approached horse trainer Roger Stein for work. After three days of mucking out stalls and walking horses, he decided he wanted to ride even though he had never been on a horse before. Stein then suggested that he get some experience on a working farm, so he learned the ropes on the Thoroughbred farm of Tony Matos. He then went on and broke and galloped horses for Johnny Longden and Longden’s son, Eric Longden before starting his career as a jockey. He graduated from jockey school in Castaic, California, and won his first race, a dead heat, in Caliente, Mexico in 1988 aboard Blue King. He moved to Southern California in April 1989, and became the leading apprentice jockey that same year. His current residence is Southern California.

Nakatani won his 3,500th race at Aqueduct Racetrack on November 17, 2011 aboard Grand Strategy in the eighth race of the day.

He was born living in Covina, California and is of Japanese decent.

Corey Nakatani Net Worth

Corey Nakatani is one of the richest Horse Jockey from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Corey Nakatani 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He had his biggest racing horse in the year 1990.

He was awarded three times the Del Mar Riding Title three times.

Corey S. Nakatani (born October 21, 1970 in Covina, California, United States) is an American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey. He got his big break in 1990 when he rode Itsallgreektome to win big stakes races.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Corey Nakatani Dating?

According to our records, Corey Nakatani married to Lisa Felder. As of December 1, 2023, Corey Nakatani’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Corey Ranked on the list of most popular Horse Jockey. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Corey Nakatani celebrates birthday on October 21 of every year.

What is Corey Nakatani doing?

His current residence is Southern California. Nakatani won his 3,500th race at Aqueduct Racetrack on November 17, 2011 aboard Grand Strategy in the eighth race of the day.

Did Corey Nakatani retire?

Veteran jockey Corey Nakatani, a winner of 3,909 races and more than $234 million in earnings, announced his retirement on Saturday. Badly injured in a spill in the final race at Del Mar on August 4, 2018, the rider sought to return to competition, but the injuries ultimately led him to conclude his riding career.

Is Corey Nakatani still racing?

His last ride came in August 2018 at Del Mar, when a spill and subsequent injury led to the premature end of Nakatani’s career. “ The time has come to officially announce my retirement from the sport of horse racing ,” said Nakatani.

How old is jockey Corey Nakatani?

51 years (October 21, 1970)