| Birth Day | January 21, 1963 |
| Birth Place | New Zealand |
| Age | 61 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Jim Cassidy, renowned as a prominent horse jockey in New Zealand, is expected to possess an estimated net worth of $5 million in the year 2024. With a career spanning several years, Jim has consistently showcased exceptional horsemanship skills, allowing him to achieve remarkable success in the racing industry. Throughout his journey, Cassidy has earned numerous accolades and a considerable fortune through his impressive track record. As one of the most distinguished jockeys in New Zealand, he continues to command attention and admiration within the horse racing community.
Famous for winning the Australian Derby twice in the early 1990s and once in the first decade of the 21st century, this skilled New Zealand jockey was also, by 1997, a two time Melbourne Cup champion.
He began his horse racing career in the late 1970s and, in 1983, won his first Melbourne Cup while riding a horse named Kiwi.
In late 2013, he won his one hundredth horse race atop Zoustar at the Coolmore Stud Stakes.
His first marriage resulted in two daughters. With his second wife, Vicki, he raised a third daughter.
He and fellow jockey Shane Dye both rose to fame on racetracks in New Zealand and Australia.
