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Javier Castellano was born on 23 October, 1977 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela, is a Venezuelan jockey. Discover Javier Castellano's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 46 years old?

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Occupation Jockey
Age 46 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 23 October 1977
Birthday 23 October
Birthplace Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
Nationality Venezuela

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Javier Castellano Height, Weight & Measurements

At 46 years old, Javier Castellano height is 4′ 11″ .

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Height 4′ 11″
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Who Is Javier Castellano's Wife?

His wife is Abby Castellano

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Wife Abby Castellano
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Javier Castellano Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Javier Castellano worth at the age of 46 years old? Javier Castellano’s income source is mostly from being a successful Jockey. He is from Venezuela. We have estimated Javier Castellano's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
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Source of Income Jockey

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1977

Javier Castellano (born October 23, 1977) is a Venezuelan jockey in American Thoroughbred horse racing.

1996

Castellano began his riding career in 1996 at Santa Rita and La Rinconada racecourses in Venezuela.

1997

In June 1997 he moved to the United States where he rode at race tracks in southern Florida until 2001, when he moved north to race on the New York State racing circuit.

1999

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.

2000

His father, who died in 2000, his uncle, and a brother all have been jockeys.

He considers his father to be the biggest influence on his career.

He and his wife, Abby have three children.

His father-in-law is Terry Meyocks, national director of the Jockeys' Guild.

In 2000 he began riding in the United States at Gulfstream Park.

2004

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.

2006

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.

2013

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.

Castellano received the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, each year having the highest purse winnings of any jockey in North America.

In 2013, he finished the year with purse earnings of over $26.2 million, surpassing the single-season record previously held by Ramon Dominguez in 2012.

2015

He passed 4,000 North American wins in February 2015, and by the end of the year had broken his own single-season winnings and earnings record.

In 2023 Castellano won two legs of the Triple Crown on two separate horses, winning aboard Mage in the Kentucky Derby and Arcangelo in the Belmont Stakes.

It was Castellano's first career victory in each race.

2017

Castellano was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2017.

Racing runs in Castellano's family.