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Introduction
Beau Mertens is an Australian professional jockey. In June 2022, Beau Mertens rode Grinzinger Bishop who blew punters out of the water with a barnstorming victory in the Rod Johnson Hcp (1420m) at Flemington.
Biography
| Name | Beau Mertens |
| Net Worth | $4 million |
| Career prize money total | $20 million+ |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Age | 24 years |
| Height | 1.75m |
Beau Merten was born in 1998 (age 24 years) in Melbourne, Australia. He is one of the five children of Peter Mertens but hasn’t shared the information related to his mother and siblings. His parents hold Australian nationality but haven’t disclosed their religion and ethnicity.
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His father was a former Group 1 winning Champion and had over 2500 rides. In November 2013, his father’s career was cut short after a life-threatening fall. After the fall, he had a broken ankle, knee, ribs, and shoulder.
Peter Merten was airlifted to Alfred Hospital in Melbourne as many fears for his death. After recovery, Mertens operated the St Leonards thoroughbred agistment farm and maintains that he would have returned to riding had his injured shoulder repaired itself.
In June 2022, Beau Mertens rode Grinzinger Bishop who blew punters out of the water with a barnstorming victory in the Rod Johnson Hcp (1420m) at Flemington.
With Beau Mertens in the saddle, the $81 chance strolled past his better-fancied stablemate Atlantis Tycoon at the 200m to defeat the Magnus colt Magnaspin by three-quarters of a length with the Swear filly Zoe’s Promise a half-length back in third.
Grinzinger Bishop is the third, first crop winner in Australia for Cambridge Stud shuttler Almanzor (FR), who also has three in New Zealand, where he is the runaway leader for first season sire honours following the win of Dynastic in the Listed ARC Karaka Million.
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Beau Mertens is currently single and not married. His girlfriend or soon-to-be wife is unknown to the general public as of June 2022. According to a close friend, Beau Mertens is in a private relationship.
Mertens stands at an appealing height of 1.75m and has a good body weight of 54kg which suits his personality.
Beau Mertens net worth
How much is Beau Mertens worth? Beau Mertens net worth is estimated at around $4 million. His main source of income is from his career as a professional jockey. Mertens prize money wins and other career earnings are over $20 million as of 2022. His successful career has earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy trips. He is one of the richest and influential jockeys in Australia.