Jockeys are a vital part of the sport of racing. They set the pace of the race and help the horse out maneuver and out smart the other horses. They are the brains of the brawn. However, they cannot make a horse run when it can’t or just won’t(I’ve bet on a few of those that just weren’t in the mood to run). The job is extremely dangerous but very exciting and rewarding. When figuring the outcome of a race, the combination of jockey/trainer is of utmost importance. Good trainers beget good horses and good horses beget good jockeys and good jockeys beget a winning performance. Pictured here is my father’s hero, Pat Day.