Castellano praises Ruis's passion

Jockey Javier Castellano chose to ride Audible over Bolt d’Oro in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs, in large part because he has a long association with Audible’s trainer, Todd Pletcher, but he said he greatly admires Mick Ruis, the trainer and owner of Bolt d’Oro, for putting up his own money and seeing his dream through.

“He has a lot of passion. He loves the game,” said Castellano, who rode Bolt d’Oro in the San Felipe and Santa Anita Derby. “He gave me a great opportunity. He’s a great guy. He’s done it on his own. He’s put in a lot of effort, put up his own money. That’s the kind of person you wish has a lot of luck.”

Victor Espinoza picked up the mount on Bolt d’Oro. He will be going for his fourth Derby victory. Castellano is seeking his first.

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