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Originally Posted by Fager Fan
Serious? That's a strange way of looking at things. Perhaps they could also demand a six course dinner every night after the races.
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They can't. On the other hand, there are superstars in my profession who make similar demands, and get it. And there are certainly superstars in the entertainment industry who make similar demands and get it.
The point is, the jockeys have a certain amount of leverage because there are a limited supply of skilled little people who are willing to risk their lives on horses. This allows them to bargain for compensation. Given that, it doesn't matter who, in principle, should pay for any particular line item. The only thing that matters is who has the leverage.