Castellano Reaches 4,000 Wins

Jockey Javier Castellano reached a career milestone Sunday when he piloted Captain Stan (Henrythenavigator) home to a win in Gulfstream’s 10th race, notching his 4,000 career win. “It’s amazing,” the reigning two-time Eclipse award winner said after the victory. “I’m so, so happy. I think it’s one of the best moments of my life, right now. I’ve been very fortunate to ride a lot of good horses the last few years and two Eclipse Awards back to back. I’ve won a lot of good races, a lot of Grade Is. I’m very thankful and blessed.” 

“The way the race developed I felt like I had a chance to win today,” Castellano continued. “My horse, turning for home, when I asked him, responded so quick and I got so emotional. I said, ‘Wow, I’m going to win my 4,000th race.’ The last sixteenth I started worrying a little bit when my horse started getting tired. Finally, he gave me that little extra to get the 4,000th win. It’s amazing. I feel so proud to be participating against the best jockeys, the best colony, in the country. It’s special.”