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Comment on is there a list of licensed race horse jockeys in illinois for the years of 1959 thru 1961? by lanasia j

lanasia j — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:39:47 +0000

i dont know

Comment on Can a horse win a race without a jockey? by kmnmiamisax

kmnmiamisax — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:22:41 +0000

The gate crew aren’t going to load a riderless horse into the gate. If there’s no jock, there’s no horse. Loose horses are dangerous and unpredictible… they’re not just going to let one go out there for no reason. I saw a horse lose its rider in a steeplechase after one of the fences. The horse continued on, but when it got to the next fence, it didn’t want to jump it, so it stopped and took a sharp turn to its right… right in front of another horse who was about to jump that fence. It could have been disasterous.

There are a lot of times that horses stumble when leaving the gate and the jockey will fall off. If possible, the outriders will run up and grab the horse… but if the horse has continued to run with the field, they have no choice but to let it go.

When that happens, yes some of those horses have gone on to win the race… of course they’re DQed, but they finished in front. The reason they’re DQed is because every horse in the race has to carry a set amount of weight on their back. If they toss the jockey, they’re carrying 110 less pounds than they’re supposed to. That’s a huge advantage!

There was one New York bred named Gander who dropped his rider at the start, then ran the race alone. He weaved through the other horses on the backstretch, made the lead, then led the field all the way to the finishline. He then galloped out another 1/8 before walking over to the outrider and leading him to the winners circle! Gander thought he won!

Comment on Why do Jockeys have to wear long sleeves when they race in the hot weather? by l

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:25:33 +0000

Just protection from dirt and also if they fall down. It’ll be nice if they can get NASCAR type cooling gear.

Comment on In horse racing, does a jockey typically race at the same venue on a regular basis? by Vicki J

Vicki J — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:48:19 +0000

It really depends on the situation. Some jockeys make their home in a certain place and ride only there. Russell Baze is a leading top jock and only rides in California because he does not want his family being run all over the country. Other jockeys travel extensively. Jocks like Edgar Prado, Kent Desormeux, Robby Alberado, etc will sometimes ride a horse overseas and travel back to the Us to ride a particular horse in a certain race. Some of the top horses also travel from track to track to race. Some jockeys choose to stay in a certain city to ride because of family obligations while others, mostly the top jockeys travel because they ride in big races with big purses. Hope this answers your questioin. Good luck

Comment on Do jockeys need a license in order to race? by Vicki J

Vicki J — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:35:03 +0000

Yes, jockey’s must have a license. This is what you need to be a jockey.
Hi, If you want to be a jockey, you are probably going to have to do what most jockey’s have had to do.

This is correct information and jocky approved
Here is everything you need to know to become a jockey and what they get paid. Good luck to you.
You need to be at least sixteen years of age.
The first thing you need to know is as much about horses as possible. Know breeding aspects, training, how horses run under what conditions.
Get to know the industry, trainers, hot walkers, grooms, etc. Get to know other jockeys an get tips on how they got their start.
Watch your weight. In most countries a jockey can never weigh more than 115 pounds. You have to maintain weight in order to meet weight requirements..
Most jockeys start by working in other aspects of the training process. They hot walk horses (cool them down after training) grooming and participate in exercising duties long before they actually become a jockey. They get to know the profession and decide if this is the career they want to have.
You need to go to Jockey School such as Frank Garza Jockey School in Southern California. There are also jockey schools like Chris McCarons in Kentucky..
Going to jockey school is not required, but if you are not Grandfathered into
it, it is a big plus. If you can already ride and can pass the test by the
stewards, it is not necessary.

You start by running schooling races. These are races that help you get familiarized with racing and track facilities, and prepare you to become a jockey. Often this is required before you can obtain a jockey license.
You must have a license in order to be a jockey. Most racetracks provide applications and the license is good for any racetrack within a given area. Recommendation from a trainer to jockey school is a huge plus.
You may also have to start out mucking stalls for a trainer and work your way into it.
Many jocks have done this starting out, and simply worked their way up the ranks. Good luck to you.

Comment on does Alaska have off track horse racing betting facilities? by sally72006

sally72006 — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:31:33 +0000

None at all.

Comment on Why don’t we race very large horses so that bigger men can become jockeys? by Amber

Amber — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:25:54 +0000

because .. they are to slow and to big to go the same speed. thoroughbreds, and even quarter horses were bred for speed and racing. but at the risk of them being fragile so they can go a faster speed and distance so lighter people have to race them. and thats not to say bigger people cant ride them its just saying you cant do racing with them because with a bigger person you couldnt go as fast.

Comment on Anyone have any good horse racing betting stratergies?? by ed201283

ed201283 — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:03:22 +0000

I bet on the jockeys rather than the horse. I figure the world’s top jockeys will not ride an old nag. It works pretty well.

Comment on What is the most popular website for horse race betting? by Sandra S.

Sandra S. — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:39:12 +0000

I like TVG – Interactive Horseracing…check out link below to see if it’s for you..This is something that is personal preference, so you may get different answers..It’s definitely one of the most popular website.

TVG – Online Horse Wagering and Race Betting website..

http://www.tvg.com/

Comment on How old do you have to be to place bets on a horse race in california? by no.1cards

no.1cards — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:46:26 +0000

18, if your under 18 you can probably get away with using the self betting machines but you might have to get someone over 18 to cash a winning ticket.