MAKING OF A GOOD JOCKEY

Eddie Wood looks at the golden rules regarding jockeyship

EDDIE WOOD
The relationship between jockeys and trainers is crucial. However, the most significant factor to us is based not on the horses that lose, but those who win and have come from a “value bet” strategy.
All trainers have their preferences for a particular type of rider/riders. However, not all trainers will be able to choose a jockey to suit a certain horse. Contractual arrangements can influence this, as can the weight the horse is carrying.
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