This tribute remembers the tragic passing of Italian jockey Stefano Cherchi at the age of 23, as a result of injuries sustained in a race fall at Canberra on March 20, 2024; he died on April 3, 2024. Cherchi, who had achieved remarkable success with over 100 winners in the United Kingdom, leaves behind a…
It is with great sadness that we report the death of horse jockey Megan Taylor. Ms. Taylor lost her life in a horse racing accident on December 15, 2022. Megan Taylor was considered to be one of the most talented apprentice riders on the New Zealand horse racing circuit. We extend our sincere condolences to…
Avery Whisman of Kentucky died on January 11, 2023, at age 23. He had been building a career on the American horse racing scene. Whisman’s family announced his death on social media and referred to the “physical and mental demands” jockeys must endure. That statement should not be treated as an official finding on cause…
Horse racing is a sport in which female jockeys are often overlooked. One of the most underrated female jockeys could be Maylan Studart. The Brazilian rider displayed talent on the United States racing circuit before stepping away from horse racing to become a reporter and a wealth-management work. Here is a closer look at the…
Let it never be said that horse racing is not a physical, brutal sport. The men and women who ride race horses for a living are accustomed to putting their lives on the line and facing danger when they ride. Most of them just never expect that the danger will come from the mouth of…
Have you ever wanted to know how much money horse racers make? By horse racers we mean the owners, horse trainers, and jockeys who make the sport what it is. You might be surprised to find out the earnings for the various professionals that are involved with thoroughbred horse racing can be low. Horse racing…
Only a handful of women have distinguished themselves in horse racing as professional jockeys. One of the most successful of the modern era is Emma-Jayne Wilson. In the earlier period covered by this profile, this Canadian-born jockey had passed 1,500 career wins; that figure is a historical milestone rather than today’s total. She has made…
Angel Cordero, Jr. is known as one of the toughest jockeys to ever compete in professional horse racing. The native of Puerto Rico had a reputation for riding every race as though it were his last. Born November 8, 1942, Cordero was the first Puerto Rican jockey inducted into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall…
There is perhaps no more famous jockey on the East Coast racing circuit than Joe Bravo. Known as “Jersey Joe”, Bravo has been a dominant factor in horse racing for many years. He is especially good at the Monmouth race track in New Jersey. Many trainers turn to Joe Bravo when they have a horse…
Purpose of weighing: the assigned weight is part of the race conditions. Pre-race and post-race checks help officials confirm that a runner carried the required weight, subject to the jurisdiction’s rules and permitted allowances. Before a jockey comes out to ride a horse in a racing event there are many things happening behind the scenes….
