What do Jockeys get paid?

[sammy the sage]

to be THE man for certain trainer?

ie...give up a live mount for another trainer just to ride for the main trainer?

Reason I ask...see Jacobson has brought in a NEWBIE to NY...from Arlington...wonder if he's making a change?

[cj]

They get paid when they win. I don't think there is a salary for being the stable jockey or anything like that.

[cordep17]

I think a lot of jocks want to stick with that lead trainer, even if it means not getting the best horse in every race.
Having a steady stream of horses to ride is probably a lot easier to manage.

[Tom]

If I were a jockey, I would want my pole in the pond with the most fish in it.

[Greyfox]

They get paid when they win. I don't think there is a salary for being the stable jockey or anything like that.

I think that you probably meant, "they get paid when the horse earns an in the money finish, possibly out to fifth place."
Otherwise, they also get a stipend, some more than others, for riding a race.
They get paid when the horse earns money, not necessarily whether it wins or not.
They get paid for morning actitivity as well.

[cj]

I think that you probably meant, "they get paid when the horse earns an in the money finish, possibly out to fifth place."
Otherwise, they also get a stipend, some more than others, for riding a race.
They get paid when the horse earns money, not necessarily whether it wins or not.
They get paid for morning actitivity as well.

Yes, I did. I figured that was pretty obvious. I'm also aware they get paid a fee just for riding in a race. It wasn't really germane to the question.

[onefast99]

On the serious side it is a very dangerous job that most wouldn't attempt to do and for that reason alone whatever they make in the long run the risk outweighs the reward.

[v j stauffer]

I think that you probably meant, "they get paid when the horse earns an in the money finish, possibly out to fifth place."
Otherwise, they also get a stipend, some more than others, for riding a race.
They get paid when the horse earns money, not necessarily whether it wins or not.
They get paid for morning actitivity as well.

1st 10% of the owners share of the purse.

2nd 5% of the owners share of the purse.

3rd 5% of the owners share of the purse.

4th thru last. Jockey mount fee. Varies around the country. Roughly $100 in So. Cal. Slightly more in stakes races.

If a horse finishes second or third in a graded stakes often times the agent will send a bill to the owner "requesting" an additional 5% of the owners share of the purse. Most times it's paid.

Jockey's receive no compensation for morning work.

[maclr11]

Some of the trainers require kickbacks from jockeys and agents as well to ride all of their horses
There's a couple famous examples of this for sure

[nearco]

The big stables in Europe have their jockeys on a paid retainer. Frankie Dettori was reputedly getting a guaranteed over $1.5m at the height of his prowess with Godolphin. The Coolmore retainer was probably not far behind that.

[lamboguy]

Some of the trainers require kickbacks from jockeys and agents as well to ride all of their horses
There's a couple famous examples of this for surethat really only happens with 2nd string trainers and riders. i found out a trainer once did it to me, i took the horses away from him immediately.

i usually have the same rider every time. in New York i have had Edgar Prado almost every time for years now. At the Mountain and Presque Isles i have used only Deshawn Parker. no kickbacks with either one of those guys.

[maclr11]

The one I think of is Asmussen with the young riders he Goes to religiously
Think Santana, contreras etc. etc.
I'm sure he was getting something back

[v j stauffer]

Some of the trainers require kickbacks from jockeys and agents as well to ride all of their horses
There's a couple famous examples of this for sure

Any jockey good enough to be worth putting on nice horses would tell the trainer to take their kick back and stick it.

[Stillriledup]

1st 10% of the owners share of the purse.

2nd 5% of the owners share of the purse.

3rd 5% of the owners share of the purse.

4th thru last. Jockey mount fee. Varies around the country. Roughly $100 in So. Cal. Slightly more in stakes races.

If a horse finishes second or third in a graded stakes often times the agent will send a bill to the owner "requesting" an additional 5% of the owners share of the purse. Most times it's paid.

Jockey's receive no compensation for morning work.

As a bettor, i'd love to be handed a hundred bucks for finishing up the track, but unfortunately, i only get paid if i win. :(

[cj]

As a bettor, i'd love to be handed a hundred bucks for finishing up the track, but unfortunately, i only get paid if i win. :(

I don't think you are putting yourself in any real danger placing a bet, unlike a jockey.

[TheEdge07]

Jockeys dont get paid enough.

[Stillriledup]

I don't think you are putting yourself in any real danger placing a bet, unlike a jockey.

That's only true if i maintain enough money to keep a roof over my head. People who lose it all, sleep on the streets, that's pretty dangerous too.

[iceknight]

Some of the trainers require kickbacks from jockeys and agents as well to ride all of their horses
There's a couple famous examples of this for sureI think a smart jockey can make the horse give the trainer a kickback after the race.. like literally

[v j stauffer]

Jockeys dont get paid enough.

Sharp post.

[ronsmac]

Probably not enough.

[ronsmac]

Jockeys dont get paid enough.
Sorry Edge, I didn't see your post.I didn't mean to be redundant.

[cj]

That's only true if i maintain enough money to keep a roof over my head. People who lose it all, sleep on the streets, that's pretty dangerous too.

Stop being ridiculous. I hate to go back to deleting most of your posts.

[VeryOldMan]

That's only true if i maintain enough money to keep a roof over my head. People who lose it all, sleep on the streets, that's pretty dangerous too.

Please stop.

I hope there is some level of sarcasm in there (danger level of jockey versus bettor?!), but you post often enough that it is often very hard to tell.

[affirmedny]

When Bailey rode for the Sheikh, the rumor was he got paid the winning purse whether he won or not. That's how they got him to ride their horses exclusively.

[Marshall Bennett]

If I were one of the nation's leading riders and had been for 5 or more years, I'd quit while I was still alive or not crippled for life.

[v j stauffer]

If I were one of the nation's leading riders and had been for 5 or more years, I'd quit while I was still alive or not crippled for life.

Me too. However I've known enough of the elite riders to say I think they'd do it for free.

Being a fat guy I can only imagine the rush that comes from winning a big race or a nose and nose battle.

Other than in the majors most jockeys could make as much or more in much safer jobs.

Forgettaboutit. They wanna win races.

[redshift1]

Jockey's receive no compensation for morning work.


Question, so the exercise riders get paid and the jockey's don't for morning works?

[Striker]

Reason I ask...see Jacobson has brought in a NEWBIE to NY...from Arlington...wonder if he's making a change?
I liked what I saw from this kid at Arlington this summer. He has some talent and smarts, hope it works out for him in NY.

[v j stauffer]

Question, so the exercise riders get paid and the jockey's don't for morning works?

Correct.

[beatsworking]

Originally Posted by redshift1
Question, so the exercise riders get paid and the jockey's don't for morning works?

v j stauffer Correct.

The jockey also earns the right to ride the horse in the race.

[onefast99]

The jockey also earns the right to ride the horse in the race.
Or say he doesn't like the way the horse feels and tells the other jocks to beware!