Latest update April 5th, 2025 5:50 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Jockeys the crucial link in horseracing

Feb 15, 2011 Sports

While all or most of the attention is usually focused on the horses at the various horserace meets, especially those that do well, not much attention is placed on the persons who, by and large, are responsible for the performance of the animals. They are the jockeys.
The jockeys play an important part in the horses winning a race. Regardless how good a horse is, the jockey also has to perform to his best, he must be able to guide the horse through the race and know when to open up and when to hold back. He must be able to control the horse. The best thing for a rider as is in any sport he should be familiar with the horse.
The jockeys must be of a certain weight when riding the chosen animal as weight plays an important part in the horse racing game. He must also be physically fit. Many times jockeys are accused of throwing races and not riding to the best of their ability.
Some turfites and readers are familiar with some of the names of the various jockeys, but not much is said of the individuals. Although as was said before, information from the horseracing circle seems hard in coming, however Kaieteur Sports will carry pictures of some of the top riders in the country and some of whom will be in action on Sunday February 20 at Rising Sun/ Arima Park Turf Club when that entity stages their grand One day horse race meet on the West Coast Berbice.
These titans of the racetrack will be using their skill to ensure victory for the various stables and ensure fans are entertained. And for those betting fans, much interest will be turned to the jockeys who will be responsible for guiding their charges to victory and a pay day for all concerned.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show|| March, 31st, 2025

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

 

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Twin tons from Anderson, Imlach steer Eagles back on course

Twin tons from Anderson, Imlach steer Eagles back on course

Apr 05, 2025

2025 CWI Regional 4-Day Championships Round 6…  – Eagles lead by 239 runs heading into last day  Kaieteur Sports- In-form batsmen, Kevlon Anderson and Captain Tevin Imlach played similar...
Read More
Race for quarterfinal spots commence today at MoE ground

Race for quarterfinal spots commence today at MoE...

Apr 05, 2025

Marsh sets up Lucknow’s comfortable win over Mumbai

Marsh sets up Lucknow’s comfortable win...

Apr 05, 2025

‘One Guyana’ 3×3 Quest tips off today

‘One Guyana’ 3×3 Quest tips off today

Apr 04, 2025

Saints and GTI dominate as YBG Georgetown Regional Conference continues

Saints and GTI dominate as YBG Georgetown...

Apr 04, 2025

Carty misses ton, Hamilton (80) sets up tense battle as Harpy Eagles speed ace Alimohamed bags 5

Carty misses ton, Hamilton (80) sets up tense...

Apr 04, 2025

Features/Columnists

  • The One-Man Republic

    Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- There exists, tucked away on the margin of maps and minds, a country that has perfected... more

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]