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Steve Asmussen Biography
Steve Asmussen is one of the most popular and richest Horse Trainer who was born on November 18, 1965 in Gettysburg, South Dakota, United States. Steven Mark Asmussen (born November 18th 1965) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. He has been a two-time recipient of the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer and was admitted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2016. His horses have been winners of the Breeders Cup Classic Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes Breeders’ ‘ Cup Distaff Kentucky Oaks and Dubai World Cup.
As of 2002 Asmussen became the most successful North American trainer by number of wins, with 407 wins and has been repeated 8 times. 2004 was the year he established an all-season record for trainers’ wins by 555, beating the previous record of 496 that was set in the year 1976, set when it was set by Jack Van Berg. He broke the record in 2008, with 622 wins, and set record again in 2009, with 622 wins and 650.
In 2008, Asmussen received the Eclipse Award as Outstanding Trainer. Not only did he set the single-season for number of wins, he was also the leading trainer in North America by earnings. His horses won 81 black-type races, including 19 graded stakes races.
In 2009, Asmussen received his second Eclipse Award after again leading the earnings list and setting a record for number of wins. “It’s just been very rewarding to have such an amazing run,” he said. “It doesn’t feel like proving anything – it’s just fun to win.”
Asmussen took home his first win as trainer on the track in 1986, during the 1986 race at Ruidoso Downs. He took home his first stakes race in the company of Scout Command in the Bessemer Stakes at Birmingham Race Course. The first stakes race that was graded was not until 1996, when he won to the Derby Trial at Churchill Downs with Valid Expectations. He won the first Grade I win in the Mother Goose with Dreams Gallore.
| Name | Steve Asmussen |
| First Name | Steve |
| Last Name | Asmussen |
| Occupation | Horse Trainer |
| Birthday | November 18 |
| Birth Year | 1965 |
| Place of Birth | Gettysburg |
| Home Town | South Dakota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Cash Asmussen |
| Spouse | Julie Marie Asmussen |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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On March 28, 2013, Asmussen became the second-winningest trainer in North American history with his 6,418th career win behind only Dale Baird, who had 9,445 career wins. Asmussen gave credit to his assistant trainers Scott Blasi, Darren Fleming and Toby Sheets, who allow him to maintain divisions in Arkansas, Louisiana, New York, and Texas.
Steve Asmussen Net Worth
Steve Asmussen is one of the richest Horse Trainer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Steve Asmussen's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Asmussen is a native of Gettysburg, South Dakota, and then relocated into Laredo, Texas at age two. The father of Asmussen, Keith was a former jockey, while his mother, Marilyn, is a trainer. Marilyn works as a horse trainer. Marilyn was the very first female to take home a major quarter horse race in conjunction with Vespero during the 1998 Kansas Futurity. They currently manage El Primero Training Center and the Asmussen Horse Center as which is a sales and breeding operation and a breeding facility, both located in Laredo. The Asmussen family was close; Asmussen’s mother, Helen M. Asmussen passed away aged 83 in Mother’s Day, 2007. Asmussen attended the funeral, but did not go to the post-position drawing for the Preakness Stakes that he later was victorious by partnering with Curlin. She followed each race her grandsons participated in. Keith Asmussen told Tricia Cortez formerly of Laredo Morning Times, that Laredo Morning Times in Laredo, that his colleagues Laredoans don’t “have a clue how big Laredo is and has been in the horse industry, and after today, it will be even quadrupled. Some of the best horses have been trained and conditioned in Laredo.”
Asmussen was a graduate of United High School in Laredo in the year 1985. Asmussen and his spouse, Julie Marie Asmussen, have three sons.
Three Asmussen-trained horses have won individual American Triple Crown races. The first was Stonestreet-owned Curlin, who finished third in the 2007 Kentucky Derby, but then defeated Derby-winner Street Sense to win the 2007 Preakness Stakes. Curlin then finished second in the 2007 Belmont Stakes to filly Rags to Riches, and went on to take the Breeders’ Cup Classic that same year. Curlin would win more Grade and Group 1 races in 2008, including the Dubai World Cup, Stephen Foster Handicap and Woodward Stakes. For his accomplishments, he was named American Horse of the Year in both 2007 and 2008.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Horse Trainer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
On May 22, 2014, Blood-Horse magazine reported they had obtained copies of the PETA complaint to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and the 22-minute video that was submitted to investigators through a Freedom of Information Act request. The publication noted that while there appeared be no obvious, “smoking gun” violations in the video, it was possible that investigators would later discover something in the footage. However, it was also reported that the earlier, nine-minute video titled “Horse Racing Exposed: Drugs and Death” that PETA released on its web site had been heavily edited. Blood-Horse noted in particular that PETA had moved audio segments, especially of Blasi’s outbursts of profanity, to run with completely unrelated video clips.
On 2014 Kentucky Derby weekend in early May, Asmussen responded to charges in an interview with Bob Costas of NBC. In the interview he denied all accusations, noted that nothing in the PETA video alleged a rule violation or illegal medication use, and stated that assistant Scott Blasi had been fired due to his “disrespectful” comments about Ahmed Zayat. Asmussen said, “Hopefully I do get a chance [to go to court] – and not just to defend myself.” In response to a follow up query from Costas, he acknowledged that it would be possible that he would consider some form of counter-action against PETA. Blasi was rehired by Asmussen several months later.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Rachel Alexandra won the 2009 Kentucky Oaks with another trainer. She was acquired by Stonestreet after her win and transferred to the barn of Asmussen. Under the new partnership, Rachel Alexandra with jockey Calvin Borel became the first filly in 85 years to win the Preakness Stakes. She would beat colts again in the Haskell Invitational and win over older males in the Woodward Stakes en route to American Horse of the Year honors for 2009.
Asmussen’s nomination into American thoroughbred racing’s Hall of Fame was removed from the agenda in 2014 because of allegations by PETA he had committed cruelty to animals. Following the conclusion of two state investigations, Asmussen was restored to eligibility for Hall of Fame consideration in 2016, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame that year along with the filly Rachel Alexandra.
Who is Steve Asmussen Dating?
According to our records, Steve Asmussen married to Julie Marie Asmussen. As of December 1, 2023, Steve Asmussen’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Steve Asmussen. You may help us to build the dating records for Steve Asmussen!In March 2014, Asmussen and his assistant trainer, Scott Blasi, were accused by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) of subjecting horses to cruel and injurious treatments, administering drugs to them for nontherapeutic purposes, and having a jockey use an electrical device to shock horses into running faster. PETA submitted complaints to the New York State Gaming Commission, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and several other local, state and federal agencies. Asmussen told a New Orleans Advocate reporter on March 27 that he had to “…respect the process and show patience.” Following this report, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame tabled Asmussen’s 2014 Hall of Fame nomination. One of his clients, owner and breeder Ahmed Zayat, moved 12 horses he had placed with Asmussen to other trainers.
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The New York State Gaming Commission reviewed seven hours of video provided by PETA in addition to other investigation, and announced its findings on Asmussen in a 176-page report released on November 23, 2015. Of 14 specific allegations made by PETA, four minor infractions were sustained, three based on illegal use of a synthetic hormone, thyroxine as a feed supplement, and one a paperwork violation—resulting in a $10,000 fine. The remaining “more serious” allegations were dismissed.
How many horses does Steve Asmussen have?
Asmussen operates a large stable of some 200 horses with divisions in New York, Chicago, Kentucky, Texas and Louisiana and is a perennial leader in victories in a season. He trained the Horse of the Year for three consecutive seasons: Curlin in 2007 and 2008 and the filly Rachel Alexandra in 2009.
Has Steve Asmussen ever won the Derby?
Since then, Asmussen has had a bevy of starters, including at least one in eight of the past 10 years. However, he has not yet added the Derby to his expansive résumé. His 23 starters are far and away the most of any trainer without a win.
What nationality is Steve Asmussen?
American
How much does Steve Asmussen make?
Steven Mark Asmussen is undoubtedly one of the best racehorse trainers in 2021, rightfully claiming the top of this list. He has more than 9,000 wins in his entire career in North America alone and has a net worth of $4 million as of this year.
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