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Why jockeys continue to risk everything for the perfect ride
At 32, jockey Jason Benbow could easily have walked away. He has enjoyed an excellent career, winning 675 races, including a Group...
The wild ride from jockey to zookeeper
Home, for Chris Symons, is where Hamish the shaggy highlander steer is. It’s where the joeys need a bottle feed every four...
The harsh reality of life after racing that only jockeys will understand
Veteran jockey Robert Thompson turned 60 in May and celebrated his milestone birthday by riding at the Scone Cup Carnival over two...
A skinny kid’s journey to jockey success
As a 15-year-old, Boris Thornton was a skinny little kid, weighing just 48 kilograms dripping wet. Lucky for him, he comes from...
A punctured lung and bleeding on the brain: One jockey’s long road to recovery
It’s been a long journey back for 26-year-old jockey Jack Hill, who spent nine months recovering after a horrific fall almost killed...
Racing for safety to prevent jockey injuries
Being a jockey is one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet, with higher rates of injuries and deaths than skydivers,...
Superstitious jockeys trying to ‘get lucky’
Victorian jockey Chris Symons famously won’t put his goggles on until he’s behind the barrier, lest it bring him bad luck. “Of...
Putting our Trust in Kayla to get back in the saddle
Despite a frustrating series of setbacks nearly ending her career as a promising jockey, Kayla Nisbet has refused to give up. Nisbet’s...
Your guide to this year’s Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival
Melbourne may host ‘The Race that Stops a Nation’ (and inspires a public holiday), but the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival provides some of...
The hidden struggle faced by many jockeys
They’re known for their courage and determination out on the racetrack. But for some jockeys, it’s when they’re out of the saddle...