What does conditional jockey mean?
apprentice National Hunt racing jockey
What is a apprentice jockey?
(2) An apprentice jockey is a thoroughbred, quarterhorse and appaloosa race rider who has ridden less than one year and less than 45 winners since first having been licensed in any racing jurisdiction and who otherwise meets the requirements and qualifications for a license as a jockey.
Do apprentice jockeys get paid?
Apprentice Jockeys are paid a set wage, which increases each year during the apprenticeship. Earnings from race rides and prize money are held in trust by Racing NSW until the apprentice jockey turns 21 years of age, or longer if you choose.
What percentage of winnings do jockeys get?
However, as a general rule of thumb Flat jockeys receive around 7% of the advertised win prize and 3% of the advertised place prize. Jump Jockeys receive around 9% of the win prize and 4% of the place prize. The riding fee is negotiated annually between the PJA and the ROA.
Do jockeys get paid track work?
NSW jockeys will earn a riding fee on par with their Victorian counterparts after the board of Racing NSW rubber-stamped a pay rise. For the first time in almost a decade, jockeys who climb aboard a horse at races from Murwillumbah to Moruya will command the same amount as riders engaged at Victorian tracks.
What percentage do jockeys earn?
5%
Why do jockeys get weighed?
Each horse in a race has to carry a certain amount of weight. To make sure that it does so, all jockeys must weigh out before a race to make sure they and their kit (including the saddle) are the right weight. After the race the jockey must weigh in with all his kit, to confirm that the horse carried the right weight.
What is the average weight and height of a jockey?
On average, a horse jockey weighs between 108 to 118 Pounds & their Average Height Is 4’10” to 5’6 ″ It takes a lot of hard work and discipline for a rider to maintain weight. Jockeys have to meet minimum weight requirements to make sure all horses in a race are fairly matched.
Can jockeys be overweight?
You might think that a jockey that is overweight will not be allowed to ride in the races that day. The jockey can still ride as long as the public has been made aware of the difference. Jockeys do not like being overweight because it can get them in trouble with trainers.
Why do jockeys weigh so little?
Every race has slightly different rules, with weight requirements ranging from 112 to 126 pounds, including jockeys and about seven pounds of gear on the horse. There aren’t any rules limiting jockeys’ height, but they tend to be shorter because of the weight restrictions, usually falling between 4’10” and 5’6″ tall.
Why are horse jockeys so small?
Jockeys often tend to weigh less because they are on the shorter side. This can be an advantage because weighing less helps the horse move faster, as the horse will have less forces pushing down on it. This will give the horse more energy to accelerate forward instead of carry a heavier rider.