Javier Castellano
- January 9, 2024
- Jockey
Quick Facts
Javier Castellano Biography
| Name | Javier Castellano |
| Birthday | Oct 23 |
| Birth Year | 1977 |
| Place Of Birth | Maracaibo |
| Home Town | Zulia |
| Birth Country | Venezuela |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Siblings | Abel Castellano Jr. |
| Spouse | Abby Castellano |
Javier Castellano is one of the most popular and richest Jockey who was born on October 23, 1977 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela.
Castellano began his riding career in 1996 at Santa Rita and La Rinconada racecourses in Venezuela. In June 1997 he moved to the United States where he rode at race tracks in southern Florida until 2001 when he moved to race on the New York State racing circuit. He had his first major wins in 2004, on Frank Stronach’s colt Ghostzapper and won several major races including the 2004 Breeders’ Cup Classic, earning 2004 Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year and other honors. In 2006, Castellano rode Bernardini for Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Darley Racing, winning the Preakness Stakes, the Travers Stakes, and the Jockey Club Gold Cup.
As of 2014, he and his wife Abby have three children. His father-in-law is Terry Meyocks, national director of the Jockeys’ Guild. His younger brother Abel Castellano, Jr. (born 1983) is also a jockey and rode his first winner on September 22, 1999, at Santa Rita Race Course in Venezuela. In 2000 he began riding in the United States at Gulfstream Park.
Javier Castellano Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Jockey |
| House | Living in own house. |
Javier Castellano is one of the richest Jockey from Venezuela. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Javier Castellano 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Javier Castellano (born October 23, 1977, in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 4 ft 11 in |
Javier Castellano height 4 ft 11 in Jeff weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Javier Castellano Dating?
According to our records, Javier Castellano married to Abby Castellano. As of December 1, 2023, Javier Castellano’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Jeff Ranked on the list of most popular Jockey. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Venezuela. Javier Castellano celebrates birthday on October 23 of every year.
What happened to jockey Javier Castellano?
Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano, out since mid-November following leg surgery , said he expects to resume riding the second week of February at Gulfstream Park. Castellano, 43, won a record five consecutive Championship Meet riding titles at Gulfstream from 2011-12 through 2015-16.
How much does Javier Castellano make?
He earned a repeat victory as the Eclipse Award winner as outstanding jockey in 2014, when he led all jockeys by purse earnings with $25,056,464 and recorded 315 wins. Castellano made it a three-peat in 2015 when he exceeded his own previous single-season earnings record as his mounts in 2015 earned $28,120,767.
How many races has Javier Castellano won?
The native of Venezuela has over 4,200 wins since beginning his career.
How tall is Javier Castellano?
4′ 11″
Who is Javier Castellanos agent?
LivingstonJavier Castellano said Friday he has hired Steve Rushing as his new agent. Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano has retained Steve Rushing to be his new agent starting next week, the rider confirmed Friday morning.