Jamaica’s premier racing venue, Caymanas Park, is preparing for an extraordinary event as internationally acclaimed jockey Javier Castellano confirms his participation in the prestigious Mouttet Mile on December 6. The Venezuelan racing icon will partner with RideAllDay, a three-year-old US-bred colt trained by Jamaican Hall of Famer Phillip Feanny.
Castellano brings an impeccable racing pedigree to the Caribbean event, having achieved remarkable success on the American circuit with over 5,000 career victories. His distinguished accomplishments include four consecutive Eclipse Awards for Outstanding Jockey (2013-2016) and triumphs in all three legs of the American Triple Crown series. The year 2023 proved particularly historic for Castellano, as he secured his first-ever victories in both the Kentucky Derby aboard Mage and the Belmont Stakes with Arcangelo.
The jockey expressed enthusiastic anticipation for his Jamaican debut, stating: ‘I’m genuinely excited to participate in Caymanas Park’s premier racing day and the opportunity to compete in the Mouttet Mile aboard a quality contender like RideAllDay. I extend my gratitude to all connections involved in making this possible. This promises to be an exceptional day of racing.’
RideAllDay enters the competition following an impressive victory in the Port Royal Sprint earlier this month, which secured automatic qualification for the Mouttet Mile. The collaboration between Castellano’s international expertise and Feanny’s training acumen creates a formidable combination for the upcoming event.
Solomon Sharpe, Executive Chairman of Supreme Ventures Racing & Entertainment Limited, emphasized the significance of attracting world-class talent to Jamaican racing: ‘We are thrilled to welcome Javier Castellano to Caymanas Park for this landmark event. The current field of entrants suggests exceptionally competitive racing, and with Castellano’s strategic prowess, we anticipate an elevated performance from RideAllDay. Racing enthusiasts can expect a spectacular display of equestrian excellence on December 6.’
The Mouttet Mile stands as one of the Caribbean’s most esteemed horse racing competitions, featuring a substantial US$300,000 purse that attracts elite competitors globally. The 2022 edition was captured by American-bred Funcaandun, trained by Jason DaCosta and ridden by jockey Robert Halledeen.