{"id":86859,"date":"2022-04-22T12:05:36","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:05:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:05:36","slug":"what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the maximum weight for a jockey in the Kentucky Derby?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#What_is_the_maximum_weight_for_a_jockey_in_the_Kentucky_Derby\" title=\"What is the maximum weight for a jockey in the Kentucky Derby?\">What is the maximum weight for a jockey in the Kentucky Derby?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#What_is_the_average_height_and_weight_of_a_Kentucky_Derby_jockey\" title=\"What is the average height and weight of a Kentucky Derby jockey?\">What is the average height and weight of a Kentucky Derby jockey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#What_is_the_average_size_of_a_jockey_in_the_Kentucky_Derby\" title=\"What is the average size of a jockey in the Kentucky Derby?\">What is the average size of a jockey in the Kentucky Derby?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#Do_jockeys_have_to_be_a_certain_weight\" title=\"Do jockeys have to be a certain weight?\">Do jockeys have to be a certain weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#What_is_the_weight_limit_for_Kentucky_Derby_jockeys\" title=\"What is the weight limit for Kentucky Derby jockeys?\">What is the weight limit for Kentucky Derby jockeys?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#Who_is_the_heaviest_jockey_in_the_Kentucky_Derby\" title=\"Who is the heaviest jockey in the Kentucky Derby?\">Who is the heaviest jockey in the Kentucky Derby?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#What_is_the_average_size_of_a_Kentucky_Derby_jockey\" title=\"What is the average size of a Kentucky Derby jockey?\">What is the average size of a Kentucky Derby jockey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#Who_is_the_heaviest_jockey\" title=\"Who is the heaviest jockey?\">Who is the heaviest jockey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#How_much_do_Kentucky_Derby_jockeys_weigh\" title=\"How much do Kentucky Derby jockeys weigh?\">How much do Kentucky Derby jockeys weigh?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#How_big_is_the_average_Kentucky_Derby_jockey\" title=\"How big is the average Kentucky Derby jockey?\">How big is the average Kentucky Derby jockey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#Is_there_a_minimum_weight_for_a_jockey\" title=\"Is there a minimum weight for a jockey?\">Is there a minimum weight for a jockey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#Why_is_there_a_weight_limit_for_jockeys\" title=\"Why is there a weight limit for jockeys?\">Why is there a weight limit for jockeys?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#What_is_the_minimum_weight_for_a_jockey\" title=\"What is the minimum weight for a jockey?\">What is the minimum weight for a jockey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#Do_jockeys_have_a_weight_limit\" title=\"Do jockeys have a weight limit?\">Do jockeys have a weight limit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#What_are_the_height_and_weight_requirements_to_be_a_jockey\" title=\"What are the height and weight requirements to be a jockey?\">What are the height and weight requirements to be a jockey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#What_are_the_size_requirements_for_a_jockey\" title=\"What are the size requirements for a jockey?\">What are the size requirements for a jockey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#Who_is_the_heaviest_jockey_to_win_Kentucky_Derby\" title=\"Who is the heaviest jockey to win Kentucky Derby?\">Who is the heaviest jockey to win Kentucky Derby?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#Is_there_a_weight_limit_for_jockeys\" title=\"Is there a weight limit for jockeys?\">Is there a weight limit for jockeys?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#What_is_the_heaviest_weight_for_a_jockey\" title=\"What is the heaviest weight for a jockey?\">What is the heaviest weight for a jockey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#Who_is_the_heaviest_jockey_ever\" title=\"Who is the heaviest jockey ever?\">Who is the heaviest jockey ever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#What_is_the_lightest_jockey_ever\" title=\"What is the lightest jockey ever?\">What is the lightest jockey ever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#Whats_the_normal_height_for_a_jockey\" title=\"What&#8217;s the normal height for a jockey?\">What&#8217;s the normal height for a jockey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#Do_jockeys_have_to_weigh_a_certain_amount\" title=\"Do jockeys have to weigh a certain amount?\">Do jockeys have to weigh a certain amount?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#What_happens_if_a_jockey_is_underweight\" title=\"What happens if a jockey is underweight?\">What happens if a jockey is underweight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-maximum-weight-for-a-jockey-in-the-kentucky-derby-2\/#Is_there_a_maximum_weight_for_a_jockey\" title=\"Is there a maximum weight for a jockey?\">Is there a maximum weight for a jockey?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_maximum_weight_for_a_jockey_in_the_Kentucky_Derby\"><\/span>What is the maximum weight for a jockey in the Kentucky Derby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Kentucky Derby requires the jockeys weigh a maximum of <b>126 pounds, which includes the jockey and the gear. So, ultimately the jockeys should not weigh more than 119 pounds, according to Bustle. While there is no height restriction, most jockeys tend to be around 4-foot-10 and 5-foot-6 due to the weight restriction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_average_height_and_weight_of_a_Kentucky_Derby_jockey\"><\/span>What is the average height and weight of a Kentucky Derby jockey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On average, a horse jockey weighs between 108 to 118 Pounds  their Average Height Is <b>4&#8217;10 to 5&#8217;6  It takes a lot of hard work and discipline for a rider to maintain weight. Jockeys have to meet minimum weight requirements to make sure all horses in a race are fairly matched.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_average_size_of_a_jockey_in_the_Kentucky_Derby\"><\/span>What is the average size of a jockey in the Kentucky Derby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There aren&#8217;t any rules limiting jockeys&#8217; height, but they tend to be shorter because of the weight restrictions, usually falling <b>between 4&#8217;10 and 5&#8217;6 tall. So, they have small athletic builds that allow them to ride racehorses without hindering the animals&#8217; speed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_jockeys_have_to_be_a_certain_weight\"><\/span>Do jockeys have to be a certain weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There is no one standard for weight in racing, only a recommendation that a jockey not carry less than 118 pounds, according to the Association of Racing Commissioners International. For the 2018 Belmont Stakes, colts and geldings carried a weight of 126 pounds, fillies, 121 pounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_weight_limit_for_Kentucky_Derby_jockeys\"><\/span>What is the weight limit for Kentucky Derby jockeys?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>126 lb<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_heaviest_jockey_in_the_Kentucky_Derby\"><\/span>Who is the heaviest jockey in the Kentucky Derby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Calvin H. Borel (born November 7, 1966) is an American jockey in thoroughbred horse racing and rode the victorious mount in the 2007 Kentucky Derby, the 2009 Kentucky Derby and the 2010 Kentucky Derby.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_average_size_of_a_Kentucky_Derby_jockey\"><\/span>What is the average size of a Kentucky Derby jockey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There aren&#8217;t any rules limiting jockeys&#8217; height, but they tend to be shorter because of the weight restrictions, usually falling <b>between 4&#8217;10 and 5&#8217;6 tall. So, they have small athletic builds that allow them to ride racehorses without hindering the animals&#8217; speed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_heaviest_jockey\"><\/span>Who is the heaviest jockey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Tallest Ever Jockey Was 7ft 7in (2.31m) <b>Patrick Sankey, a British point to point jockey standing at 6ft 7in (2.01m), won a horse race between the flags in Wales, but carried 10lb overweight at 12st 10lb (almost 80.75kg). That highlights the issues taller riders face against their smaller counterparts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_Kentucky_Derby_jockeys_weigh\"><\/span>How much do Kentucky Derby jockeys weigh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Kentucky Derby, for example, has a weight limit of 126 lb (57 kg) including the jockey&#8217;s equipment. The weight of a jockey usually ranges from <b>108 to 118 lb (49 to 54 kg). Despite their light weight, they must be able to control a horse that is moving at 40 mph (64 km\/h) and weighs 1,190.5 lb (540.0 kg).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_the_average_Kentucky_Derby_jockey\"><\/span>How big is the average Kentucky Derby jockey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Kentucky Derby, for example, has a weight limit of 126 lb (57 kg) including the jockey&#8217;s equipment. The weight of a jockey usually ranges from <b>108 to 118 lb (49 to 54 kg). Despite their light weight, they must be able to control a horse that is moving at 40 mph (64 km\/h) and weighs 1,190.5 lb (540.0 kg).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_minimum_weight_for_a_jockey\"><\/span>Is there a minimum weight for a jockey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Kentucky Derby requires the jockeys weigh a maximum of <b>126 pounds, which includes the jockey and the gear. So, ultimately the jockeys should not weigh more than 119 pounds, according to Bustle. While there is no height restriction, most jockeys tend to be around 4-foot-10 and 5-foot-6 due to the weight restriction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_there_a_weight_limit_for_jockeys\"><\/span>Why is there a weight limit for jockeys?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making sure the horse carries the right weight. Each horse in a race has to carry a certain amount of weight. To make sure that it does so, all jockeys must weigh out before a race <b>to make sure they and their kit (including the saddle) are the right weight<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_minimum_weight_for_a_jockey\"><\/span>What is the minimum weight for a jockey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no one standard for weight in racing, only a recommendation that a jockey not carry less than <b>118 pounds, according to the Association of Racing Commissioners International. For the 2018 Belmont Stakes, colts and geldings carried a weight of 126 pounds, fillies, 121 pounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_jockeys_have_a_weight_limit\"><\/span>Do jockeys have a weight limit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most jockeys are shorter and have weight restrictions<\/b> So, ultimately the jockeys should not weigh more than 119 pounds, according to Bustle. While there is no height restriction, most jockeys tend to be around 4-foot-10 and 5-foot-6 due to the weight restriction.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_height_and_weight_requirements_to_be_a_jockey\"><\/span>What are the height and weight requirements to be a jockey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though there are no requirements regarding jockey height, most are on the small side because most taller riders don&#8217;t meet the jockey weight requirements. <b>The average jockey height is between 4&#8217;10 and 5&#8221;6, and they weigh between 108 and 118 pounds<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_size_requirements_for_a_jockey\"><\/span>What are the size requirements for a jockey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Kentucky Derby requires the jockeys weigh a maximum of <b>126 pounds, which includes the jockey and the gear. So, ultimately the jockeys should not weigh more than 119 pounds, according to Bustle. While there is no height restriction, most jockeys tend to be around 4-foot-10 and 5-foot-6 due to the weight restriction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_heaviest_jockey_to_win_Kentucky_Derby\"><\/span>Who is the heaviest jockey to win Kentucky Derby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Kentucky Derby, for example, has a weight limit of 126 lb (57 kg) including the jockey&#8217;s equipment. The weight of a jockey usually ranges from <b>108 to 118 lb (49 to 54 kg). Despite their light weight, they must be able to control a horse that is moving at 40 mph (64 km\/h) and weighs 1,190.5 lb (540.0 kg).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_weight_limit_for_jockeys\"><\/span>Is there a weight limit for jockeys?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most jockeys are shorter and have weight restrictions So, ultimately <b>the jockeys should not weigh more than 119 pounds, according to Bustle. While there is no height restriction, most jockeys tend to be around 4-foot-10 and 5-foot-6 due to the weight restriction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_heaviest_weight_for_a_jockey\"><\/span>What is the heaviest weight for a jockey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The weight of a jockey usually ranges from 108 to 118 lb (49 to 54 kg). Despite their light weight, they must be able to control a horse that is moving at 40 mph (64 km\/h) and weighs <b>1,190.5 lb (540.0 kg). Though there is no height limit for jockeys, they are usually fairly short due to the weight limits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_heaviest_jockey_ever\"><\/span>Who is the heaviest jockey ever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Tallest Ever Jockey Was 7ft 7in (2.31m) <b>Patrick Sankey, a British point to point jockey standing at 6ft 7in (2.01m), won a horse race between the flags in Wales, but carried 10lb overweight at 12st 10lb (almost 80.75kg). That highlights the issues taller riders face against their smaller counterparts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_lightest_jockey_ever\"><\/span>What is the lightest jockey ever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The lightest jockey currently on record is <b>Giovanni Porte of Italy at an estimated 40 kilograms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_normal_height_for_a_jockey\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the normal height for a jockey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Kentucky Derby requires the jockeys weigh a maximum of <b>126 pounds, which includes the jockey and the gear. So, ultimately the jockeys should not weigh more than 119 pounds, according to Bustle. While there is no height restriction, most jockeys tend to be around 4-foot-10 and 5-foot-6 due to the weight restriction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_jockeys_have_to_weigh_a_certain_amount\"><\/span>Do jockeys have to weigh a certain amount?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making sure the horse carries the right weight. Each horse in a race has to carry a certain amount of weight. To make sure that it does so, <b>all jockeys must weigh out before a race to make sure they and their kit (including the saddle) are the right weight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_jockey_is_underweight\"><\/span>What happens if a jockey is underweight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a jockey and his tack weigh less than the weight assigned, <b>weights are added to the horse to meet the required amount designated to carry during its race. Sometimes races include different amounts of weight for horses running in the same competition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_maximum_weight_for_a_jockey\"><\/span>Is there a maximum weight for a jockey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The weight of a jockey usually ranges from <b>108 to 118 lb (49 to 54 kg). Despite their light weight, they must be able to control a horse that is moving at 40 mph (64 km\/h) and weighs 1,190.5 lb (540.0 kg). Though there is no height limit for jockeys, they are usually fairly short due to the weight limits.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the maximum weight for a jockey in the Kentucky Derby?What is the average height and weight of a Kentucky Derby jockey?What is the average size of a jockey in the Kentucky Derby?Do jockeys have to be a certain weight?What is the weight limit for Kentucky Derby jockeys?Who is the heaviest&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86859","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86859"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86859"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86859\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86859"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86859"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86859"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}