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21. Yes, but per usual underrepresented compared to men. That's why we don't hear about them.

Sat Jun 6, 2026, 09:59 PM

21 hrs ago

They probably only make 75% of male jockeys' pay. If that. It's a good old boys club like in most other traditional institutions.

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