Before a jockey comes out to ride a horse in a racing event there are many things happening behind the scenes. One of these is a weigh-in. Each jockey must have their weight recorded before the beginning of the race day. This daily ritual is actually a very important part of horse racing, and it also has an impact on […] Continue Reading
How Much Does a Jockey Earn per Race?
Riding race horses for a living is one of the world’s most dangerous occupations. More than 90% of jockeys will sustain a serious injury at some point in their career. With the risk being so high, you would think jockeys earn a lot of money. The truth is that only a few jockeys in the sport achieve a six-figure income. […] Continue Reading
Julien Leparoux – french Jockey
Many jockeys come to the United States from other countries. While most of these riders hail from Latin America, Julien Leparoux began his career on the turf courses of France. Known for his patient riding ability, Leparoux now rides almost exclusively in the United States where he competes in premier races like the Triple Crown series. Leparoux’s Start in Horse […] Continue Reading
Donna Barton Brothers
In the world of thoroughbred horse racing, few women have made their mark. It is a male-dominated sport. This makes the accomplishments of jockeys like Donna Barton Brothers all the the more impressive. Winning more than 1,100 races in her distinguished career, Brothers stands beside other notable female jockeys like Julie Krone as a trailblazer in female athletics. The Career […] Continue Reading
Randy Romero-the Jockey Who Was Almost Burned Alive
There may be no more horrific story in all of horse racing. Jockey Randy Romero, a talented rider sought after by many trainers, almost lost his life in a tragic accident at Oaklawn Park. While he survived, there was even more heartbreak and tragedy in the life of this racing legend. The story of Randy Romero is one that the […] Continue Reading
“Bill” Shoemaker – Jockey
William Lee “Bill” Shoemaker is in a league of his own. The jockey dominated American horse racing for more than a quarter century. He held the record for all-time wins for an amazing 29 years. No one was quite like “The Shoe” when it came to handling a horse. The fans of EZ Horse Betting should know a few things […] Continue Reading
Eddie Delahoussaye Jockey
Eddie Delahoussaye is part of a long list of successful jockeys who hail from Louisiana in the United States. He was born in one of the remote communities of Cajun country and learned how to ride horses before many children his age began to attend school. Over a career that lasted an amazing 34 years, Eddie amassed over 6,000 professional […] Continue Reading
Chris Antley
The story of Chris Antley has been immortalized in a documentary for ESPN, and many people remember this exciting young jockey. The image of Antley holding the damaged leg of Charismatic in the 1999 Belmont Stakes is a poignant indication of how much the jockey loved horses and his sport. Sadly, the world would lose Chris Antley in 2000 under […] Continue Reading
Sir Barton’s
With so many chestnut horses having captured the Triple Crown it is no surprise that the very first Triple Crown winner also had a red color. Sir Barton won what is known today as the Triple Crown in 1919. At the time of his victory that title had not yet been introduced. Although he is often overlooked today in discussions […] Continue Reading
Why Do Mexico And Central America Produce Many Good Jockeys?
The prevalence of successful jockeys from Mexico and Central America defies coincidence. These talented riders have dominated the horse racing scene in America for many years now. The most recent Triple Crown winner, American Pharoah, was ridden to victory by Victor Espinoza who has an amazing personal story. Other riders like Laffit Pincay, Jr. came from impoverished backgrounds to become […] Continue Reading