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Javier Castellano (born October 23, 1977) is a Venezuelan jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing. Castellano won the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey four times in a row from 2013 to 2016. In 2023 he won two legs of the American Triple Crown–the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes–aboard different horses.
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YearStarts1st2ndCareer32,3335,7985,2642024442585520231,0091451582022969163148Jan 24, 2024 · The Hall of Fame jockey won the Kentucky Derby and Belmont for the first time in 2023 and hopes to continue his momentum in 2024. He will ride Il Miracolo, Main Event and Full Count Felicia in the Pegasus World Cup races at Gulfstream Park.
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Learn about Javier Castellano, one of the most successful jockeys in racing history, who has won four Eclipse Awards, 12 Breeders' Cup races, and seven Travers Stakes. See his full bio, career stats, and photos from the Hall of Fame website.
May 7, 2023 · Learn about Javier Castellano, the 45-year-old Venezuelan jockey who broke his drought by riding Mage to victory at the 149th Kentucky Derby. Find out his achievements, background, height, weight and net worth.
May 7, 2023 · After 15 futile attempts, Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano broke his Derby drought with a rallying victory on Mage, trained by Gustavo Delgado from his hometown in Venezuela. Castellano, who planted a kiss on the trophy with a Venezuelan flag, ended one of the longest streaks in race history.
