Jockey

We often watch the Kentucky Derby or the Grand National and see the silks flying past the finish line in a blur of color. We celebrate the horse, the trainer, and the owner. But we rarely stop to consider the human being perched in the stirrups—the tactical genius risking it all for a photo finish.

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(45–55 kg), to minimize the "drag" on the horse and improve speed. Employment & Pay We often watch the Kentucky Derby or the

To put that in perspective, the average adult male in the US weighs 198 pounds. A jockey has to weigh roughly half that. Most quit

When most people hear the word today, they think of the brand Jockey International The "76" Legacy:

A legend of National Hunt racing (jumping) in the UK.

Hall of Fame Laffit Pincay Jr. famously said, "I can't remember what a cheese burger tastes like." This is the mantra of the profession: lightness is victory.