PBS NewsHour

The Everyday Risks of Jockeying for Position

Clip: 05/05/2011 | 3m 34s

Ahead of the 137th Kentucky Derby, the NewsHour begins a three-part look at the sport of horse racing. We begin with Sheldon Russell, a 23 year-old professional jockey who rides at Laurel Park and Pimlico in Maryland.

Aired: 05/05/11

Rating: NR

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