Michael McCarthy is the well-known horse trainer best known for winning the 2018 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile with the City of Light and the 2021 Preakness Stakes with Rombauer.
Michael took out his trainer’s license in 2006 and picked up several graded stakes victories while filling in for Todd Pletcher in 2007.
McCarthy served as a longtime assistant to Eclipse Award winner Pletcher.
After that, he went out on his own for good in 2014. Michael won the Grade 3 Bob Hope Stakes with No Problem in 2014. He scored another Grade 1 with Illuminant in 2016 when she won the Gamely Stakes at Santa Anita Park.
McCarthy trained several standouts in 2018 in multiple graded stakes winners City of Light and Axelrod. He has also trained grade 2 winners Liam the Charmer and Paved and graded stakes winner The Lieutenant.
On May 15, 2021, Michael earned his first career Triple Crown race win in the Grade 1 Preakness Stakes with Rombauer. McCarthy drew off to win by 3 1/2 lengths under Flavien Prat after rating off the pace.
What Age Is Michael McCarthy?
Michael is currently 50 years old.
He was born in 1971 and celebrated his birthday every February 1.
At the age of six, he moved to Arcadia, Calif., with his family.
Who Is Michael McCarthy’s Wife?
The personal details of Michael are always out from the media.
There is no news if Michael is married or dating someone.
Michael McCarthy’s Net Worth Revealed
The net worth of Michael is still under review.
He makes money from horse training.
Know About McCarthy’s Family
As mentioned above, his personal life is out of the media. So his family members are also out of the limelight. His father is a high-end office furniture dealer and is a big sports fan.