Who is Jockey?
A jockey is someone who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession. The word also applies to camel riders in camel racing. The word “jockey” originated in England and was used to describe the individual who rode horses in racing.
List Of Richest Jockey In South Africa
Anton Marcus
Anton Marcus, one of South Africa’s most esteemed jockeys, has been a dominating force in the horse racing scene for several years. Throughout his illustrious career, Anton Marcus has had many memorable moments including winning four Durban July Handicaps; three aboard Pocket Power (2008-2010), and another on Dancer’s Daughter (2009).
Richard Fourie
Richard Fourie is widely regarded as one of the top jockeys in South Africa, with an impressive 86 wins and a win rate of 21.75% according to Gold Circle Horse Racing and Betting. Born in Cape Town, Fourie started his racing career as an apprentice jockey at the age of 15 and has since gone on to become one of the most accomplished riders in the country.
Gavin Lerena
Gavin Lerena is a top jockey in South Africa, known for his impressive track record and natural talent. He started his career at the age of 16 and has since won numerous races across various racecourses, including Turffontein and Vaal.
How much does a jockey make in South Africa?
Salary Recap The average pay for a Jockey is ZAR 283,937 a year and ZAR 137 an hour in South Africa. The average salary range for a Jockey is between ZAR 206,706 and ZAR 339,588. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in South Africa.
How much does a jockey get paid per race?
As a general rule of thumb, Flat jockeys receive 8.5 percent of the advertised win prizemoney and 2.61 percent of the place prizemoney. Jump jockeys generally receive around 11.03 percent of the win fund and 3.44 percent of the place prizemoney.