Jockey: Javier Castellano

Jockey Profile: Javier Castellano

Born and raised  in Venezuela, Javier Castellano grew up in a thoroughbred racing family where his father and uncle were both jockeys. He began his riding career in 1996 and moved to the United States in 1997 to further his opportunities as a jockey. Relocating to New York in 2001, Castellano was able to pick up rides for renowned trainer Todd Pletcher. In 2013 he received the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey and is currently the top earning jockey in the nation.

DOB: Oct. 23rd, 1977
Height: 5’1″ (1.55m)
Nationality: Venezuelan
Weight: 110 lbs

Major Wins:
2013 Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies
2005 Wood Memorial Stakes
2008 Man O War Stakes
2005 Dubai Golden Shaheen
2008 Woodbine Oaks
2004 Woodward Stakes
2008 Canadian International Stakes
2004 Breeders Cup Classic
2006 Preakness Stakes
2003 Secretariat Stakes
2006 Jockey Club Gold Cup

Career Honors:
2013 Eclipse Award Outstanding Jockey

Significant Horses:
Bernardini
Ghostzapper
Red Rocks

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Updated: July 21, 2014