Risking it all for a 2 min glory | Inside the high-risk life of Jockeys & Indian horse racing
Video Provided By: Deccan Herald
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Glamour. Money. Prestige. That’s what we see when we look at horse racing. But what about the jockeys in the saddle?
They compete in one of the most dangerous sports in the world, where a single moment can end a career or lead to a life-changing injury. For a race that lasts just two minutes, jockeys endure years of relentless training, strict diets, and the constant pressure of weight checks.
Watch this video as DH explores the unheard lives of Indian jockeys.
