jump jockey

British

noun

a jockey who rides in steeplechases (as opposed to one who rides in flat races)

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"I am really proud to be the first black British female jump jockey. When I was growing up I looked up to Khadijah Mellah and I hope that now other young people will look up to me as well and know that they can also reach their dreams."

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Aamilah Aswat made history at Kempton on Monday when becoming the first black British female jump jockey to ride in Britain.

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The retired 20-time champion jump jockey added on ITV Racing: "He's the real deal. That was a proper performance. He travelled all the way, jumped well and it looked so simple."

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Any jump jockey who strikes their mount 12 times or more in a big race would have their horse disqualified under the new rules .

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Four-time champion jump jockey Richard Johnson has announced his retirement with immediate effect.

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