by scymitar72 on September 10th, 2005
A person of shorter/smaller stature is preferred because you want the horse to carry the least weight possible when it's racing.
by Anonymous on June 16th, 2007
If a guy was over 6 feet tall it would look too funnt has their feet would probably be near the ground due to the weight of the person.
by Anonymous on January 3rd, 2006
Before each race, a jockey must weigh-in. if he wins the race, he is paid by his weight. so........the shorter, the better, the less weight, etc. if you believe this, i have a whale-catcher to sell you. sorry!
How do you think the filly, Zenyatta, will do against the 'boys' in the Breeders' Cup? She's never lost a race before.
by Galeanda on November 3rd, 2009
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Should Sarah Jessica Parker race in the Kentucky Derby?
by neilychops on November 30th, 2009
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What would you wear for a day at the races?
by keithold thanks all baggers on October 30th, 2009
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What is the best way of picking the winner of a horse race?
by keithold thanks all baggers on October 31st, 2009
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Does anyone know where I can adopt a horse for a cheap price?
by smiley_monkey95 on January 23rd, 2010
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