Jockey Eddie Castro set a North American record for most wins by a jockey in a single day at one racetrack by winning nine races on the 13-race card at Miami's Calder Race Course on June 04, 2005.
The most winners ridden in one day is nine by Chris Antley (USA) on 31 October 1987. They consisted of four in the afternoon at Aqueduct, New York, USA and five in the evening at The Meadowlands, New Jersey, USA.
The most wins by a jockey in a horse racing career is 13,069, achieved by Jorge Ricardo (Brazil) from November 1976 to 15 March 2021.
Every year Robert Thompson is asked the same question as his birthday appears on the horizon. With 4441 wins and 62 years under the belt, the legendary jockey known affectionately as RT expects it. Evergreen jockey Robert Thompson still riding winners.
World Rankings
Current Jockey Rankings as of 15 July 2023. LONGINES World's Best Jockey Rankings are published by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA). 1st = 12 points; 2nd = 6 points and 3rd = 4 points. Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Man O' War raced from 1919-1921. To this day, he is considered the greatest racehorse of all time. Man O' War was a chestnut stallion that won 20 out of his 21 races. One of his most notable victories is when he raced and won carrying 138 lbs.
Prize Money
The percentages a jockey receives for a Thoroughbred race range from 5% for a second- or third-place finish to 10% for first place.
Alonzo Clayton won the Kentucky Derby in 1892, and at the age of 15, he became the youngest jockey ever to win the race.
Perhaps the most famous horse in racing history, the record-breaking Secretariat was foaled in 1970. Secretariat had a powerful stretch-running ability, giving him an edge over his competitor. It meant he could gain strength and speed as the race wore on.
Leading jockey (4 wins):
Pat Taaffe – Arkle (1964, 1965, 1966), Fort Leney (1968)
Jockey Andrea Atzeni ruled out for 12 days by second Yorkshire Cup ban.
Internationally, the most famous instances of 'riding the card' would include superstars Frankie Dettori and Joao Moreira. Dettori rode all seven winners at Ascot in September 1996.
After being interviewed and showed recordings of the incident, Cosgrave was suspended for 28 days for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to obtain the best possible placing on a horse that would have finished first.”
The new riding fees for 2022/2023 inclusive of superannuation are: Race Ride: $268.52 per ride plus GST (if any). Barrier Trial: $93.98 per ride plus GST (If any).
How much does a Jockey make in Australia? The average jockey salary in Australia is $58,500 per year or $30 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $53,615 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $63,375 per year.
The world's sexiest jockey Chantal Sutherland ditched modelling for a career in horse racing - a decision which paid off, quite literally. Sutherland, 47, has earned her title from fans of the sport due to her good looks, which have seen her land a number of gigs in front of the cameras.
Michelle Payne is one of Australia's most successful female jockeys. Her career in horse racing spans over a decade, and she has achieved remarkable success. As one of Australia's top female jockeys, she has won numerous prestigious races locally and internationally.
1. Hayley Turner. With more than 860 winning rides worldwide and £8,000,000 in career prize money, Hayley Turner is the most successful professional female jockey in history.
In 2000, I wrote a book on Dr. Fager for the Thoroughbred Legends series. My admiration for the good doctor knows no boundaries, as he is the swiftest, most dominating, and in general, most unique Thoroughbred I have ever laid eyes on.
Salary Ranges for Horse Jockeys
The salaries of Horse Jockeys in the US range from $10,049 to $271,427 , with a median salary of $48,880 . The middle 57% of Horse Jockeys makes between $48,882 and $123,036, with the top 86% making $271,427.