Have you ever gone on a spur-of-the-moment road trip? Snuck backstage during a concert? Bungee jumped? Or screamed wildly as your 20-to-1 long shot crossed the finish line first? If so, nice job. You’re in tune with your inner jockey, the part of you that craves excitement and wants to have fun. He, or she, is your inner voice reminding you to have a great time. Your inner jockey lives life in the home stretch, guiding you on how to “Win”.
We talk a lot about releasing your inner jockey, which entails spontaneity, enthusiasm, a little bit of courage and a whole lotta wildness. Recently, we took a timeout, got serious and had a chat with the California Fair’s racing secretary, Tom Doutrich.
Tom shed some light on what it’s really like to be a jockey. From morning workouts to post-race celebrations, we picked up the top five things you probably don’t know about Cal Racing jocks.
Number 1: Jockeys have agents! In order to make a living, jockeys need to secure mounts (aka horses to race on) in the morning. This is a verbal commitment made between a jockey and his agent with the horse owner or trainer.
Number 2: Jockeys ride multiple races everyday. In the racing industry there are less jockeys than horses. This means jockeys can race an average of five to six races every race day.
Number 3: Jockeys can make serious moolah. To demonstrate, here is an example: If a jockey wins a race with a $10,000 purse, 60% of that goes to the owner. The owner then gives the jockey 10%, or $600. Of course the agent gets a piece of the pie, so he will end up with about $450 total.
Number 4: Jockeys can go to jockey school. For those of you thinking you can measure up to jockey standards can check out the North American Racing Academy or NARA in Kentucky.
Number 5: Jockeys are incredible athletes, entertaining performers and true rockstars.
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Dimphy Janse
Friday night lights at Betfair Hollywood Park. Which concert will you be going to next? G. Love & Special Sauce is performing this Friday, May 18.
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Looking good at Golden Gate Fields - cheers to moms!
We celebrated Mother’s Day at Golden Gate Fields, eating and eating on sumptuous vittles, and betting whimsically on the ponies. The extended family shared this special day from the old (me) to the newly born, and smiles were the common attire. I even had enough dough left to tip the valet, before the ride home!
Spotted: Inner jockey released on campus.
i just walked out of first period and he was there idk
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Tip your new free cap to Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness Stakes hopeful I’ll Have Another when you let your inner jockey run wild at Betfair Hollywood Park on Saturday, May 19.
We spy real life jockey Chantal Sutherland in the month’s issue of Vanity Fair. Looks like she’s releasing her inner jockey alright…
