Javier Castellano

[Beachbabe]

A very deserving winner of the Eclipse Award, in my opinion.

I notice he has no mounts this upcoming week at Gulfstream. I don't know if this is a self-imposed vacation or one the stewards may have given him.

Anyone know? Thanks in advance.

[iceknight]

A very deserving winner of the Eclipse Award, in my opinion.

I notice he has no mounts this upcoming week at Gulfstream. I don't know if this is a self-imposed vacation or one the stewards may have given him.

Anyone know? Thanks in advance. Congratulations to him, but I dont have anything to offer on the vacation titbit!

[Striker]

He is riding in Ocala on Tuesday. He will be riding at Gulfstream on Saturday for sure as he will ride Wicked Strong in the Holy Bull.

[1st time lasix]

Great rider but my vote would have gone to Rosario.

[Ocala Mike]

JC won the 4th race here today (Ocala Training Center at OBS).

[PhantomOnTour]

JC won the 4th race here today (Ocala Training Center at OBS).
Did they change to an all weather surface at Ocala?
Thought I heard that last year...any idea when they changed?

[Ocala Mike]

OBS spent about $6 million with these people to put the all-weather track in a few years ago (I think 2011):

http://www.andrewsbowen.co.uk/RacingSurfaces.asp

[Cratos]

I have been a fan of Javier Castellano for quite awhile and his rides aboard Ghostzapper is very memorable; and in my opinion he is the best "move" jockey that I have seen since the great Willie Shoemaker.