Javier Castellano receives three-day suspension for careless riding at Saratoga
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Javier Castellano is set to serve a three-day suspension at the start of the 2027 Saratoga Race Course meet due to careless riding during the 10th race, the Grade 2 Ballston Spa Stakes, on August 20. The state Gaming Commission announced the suspension stemming from an incident aboard And One More Time, which won the race amidst a stewards' inquiry regarding potential interference. Although a foul claim was made by John Velazquez, the result was upheld after review. Castellano, who recently achieved his 6,000th career win, will ride The Puma in this weekend's Travers Stakes, adding to his record of seven victories in the event's history.
- •Javier Castellano suspended for three days for careless riding at Saratoga.
- •Incident involved And One More Time in the Ballston Spa Stakes.
- •Suspension will start at the 2027 Saratoga meet.
- •Castellano's recent win marked his 6,000th career victory.
- •He is scheduled to ride The Puma in the Travers Stakes.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Javier Castellano to serve 3-day suspension for 'careless riding' at start of 2027 Saratoga meet
"Castellano was suspended for "careless riding" aboard And One More Time during the 10th race, the Grade 2 Ballston Spa Stakes, this past Saturday at Saratoga.
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