How much does a jockey have to weigh?

Answer 1

It depends. If it is a non-handicap race, you want to be as light as you can be. If it is a handicap race, however, it depends on how much weight the horse is supposed to carry. You want to be as close to that weight as possible. Like, if the horse is carrying 100 pounds and the tack weighs 5 pounds, you want to be 95 pounds or maybe a little bit less. the reason you want to be as close to the weight as possible is because they put dead weight to make up for the weight the jockey and saddle don't provide and it is easier for the horse to run with live weight (you) than dead weight (the weights that are put in the tack).

Answer 2

there is no specific weight but you wouldn't want to be very heavy but you should be well under 200 id say 150 is a good weight but lower is good.

This is wrong. To become a jockey the average weight is 100-108, in the Kentucky Derby the weight limit is 126 pounds with gear. The average weight without gear is 100-108, with gear is about 120ish.

Answer 3

A jockeys standerd weight is 108-118 pounds but the maximum weight assigned at the Kentucky Durbie is 126 pounds

Answer 4

Thoroughbred Jockeys typically weigh between 108 - 114 lbs.

Answer 5

There is no set weight or height limit for steeplechase jockeys, unlike their flat counterparts.

Answer 6

they usually weigh under 115lbs