About Corey Nakatani
American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey Corey S. Nakatani was born on October 21, 1970, and his estimated net worth is $1 million. Nakatani started riding in Caliente in Mexico in the fall of 1988 after completing rider school in California. He won his first race there aboard Blue King in a tie-breaker. In the year after arriving in Southern California in April 1989, he rose to the position of top apprentice rider, winning championships at Santa Anita, Hollywood, and Del Mar. On May 29, 2006, Shakin N Dancin won the ninth race at Hollywood Park, becoming his 3,000th race winner.
Big Races:
Six Breeders’ Cup contests have been won by Nakatani, including the Sprint in 1996, 1997, and 1998. Despite having made 12 attempts to win the Kentucky Derby, he has twice won the Kentucky Oaks with Pike Place Dancer in 1996 and Lite Light in 1991. He has won the Strub Stakes four times, including three consecutive times in 1999–2001 with Event of the Year, General Challenge, and Wooden Phone. He has several Grade 1 victories in California.
Enjoys Other Sports:
Nakatani, a high school wrestling champion, attended his first race at Santa Anita with his father when he was 16 years old. He had never been on a horse before, but he was intrigued and decided he wanted to ride. Before beginning his career as a jockey, he gained experience working on agent Tony Matos’ Thoroughbred farm where he broke and galloped horses for Johnny Longden and Longden’s son Eric. Nakatani plays golf frequently and has a 3.0 handicap.
Famous Mounts:
Serena’s Song, Rock Hard Ten, Sarafan, Elloluv, Event of the Year, Lava Man, Lite Light, Sandpit (Brz), Cara Rafaela, Relaxed Gesture (Ire), and Lava Man are just a few of the outstanding horses he has ridden over the years.
Itsallgreektome, Jewel Princess, Lit de Justice, Possibly Perfect, Reraise, Wandesta (GB), and Sweet Catomine are the seven champions he has consistently ridden.
On his horse, Dance With Fate, he came in sixth place in the 2014 Kentucky Derby. Corey Nakatani’s net worth is projected to reach $1 million as of 2023. Nakatani has a three handicap on the golf course as well. Tiger Woods and Fred Couples serve as his role models.
