Jim Cassidy
- January 5, 2024
- Horse Jockey
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jim Cassidy |
| Occupation | Horse Jockey |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 21, 1963(1963-01-21) |
| Age | 61 |
| Birthplace | Wellington |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Birth City | Wellington Region |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Jim Cassidy Biography
| Name | Jim Cassidy |
| Birthday | Jan 21 |
| Birth Year | 1963 |
| Place Of Birth | Wellington |
| Home Town | Wellington Region |
| Birth Country | New Zealand |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Jim Cassidy is one of the most popular and richest Horse Jockey who was born on January 21, 1963 in Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand. The most famous jockey to win the Australian Derby twice in the beginning of the 1990s and again in the early decade into the new century. this talented New Zealand jockey was also in 1997, a double Melbourne Cup champion.
He along with the jockey He and fellow jockey Shane Dye both rose to fame on racetracks in New Zealand and Australia. both became famous on track tracks throughout New Zealand and Australia.
Cassidy rode Kiwi from last into the straight to win the 1983 Melbourne Cup. He won his second Melbourne Cup in 1997 aboard Might and Power whom he also rode to victory in the following year’s Cox Plate.
Cassidy has won the Australian Derby three times; in 1990, 1993 and in 2009.
His first marriage brought two daughters. With his second wife Vicki she had three daughters.
Jim Cassidy Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Horse Jockey |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jim Cassidy is one of the richest Horse Jockey from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Cassidy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He began his racing profession in latter part of the 1970s, and in 1983 He was the winner of the first Melbourne Cup while riding a horse called Kiwi.
In the latter part of 2013, he took home his 100th race on the top of Zoustar in the Coolmore Stud Stakes.
Jim Cassidy (born 21 January 1963), often referred to as “Jimmy” is a retired New Zealand jockey who has been inducted in both the Australian Racing Hall of Fame and the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Jim Cassidy Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Horse Jockey. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Jim Cassidy celebrates birthday on January 21 of every year.
What happened to Jimmy Cassidy?
The New Zealand-born and Australian-trained thoroughbred died this morning aged 26 after a bout with colic. Cassidy, who hails from Wellington, enjoyed his greatest success with Might And Power in a career as a jockey that spanned more than 30 years.
When did Jim Cassidy retire?
After retiring from riding in 2015 , Cassidy has been in demand as a guest speaker at sporting and corporate functions but conceded he has missed working with thoroughbreds and the rituals of daily stable life.
How old is Jimmy Cassidy the jockey?
59 years (January 21, 1963)
How old is Larry Cassidy?
About 52 years (1970)
Where is jockey Shane Dye now?
He was an apprentice jockey to Dave O’Sullivan at Matamata, before moving to Sydney, Australia initially working with Vic Thompson at Warwick Farm in the late-1980s. Dye rode in Mauritius after eight years in Hong Kong. Dye has not ridden in competitive racing since 2013 and has said he will not return to racing.