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The colors and patterns of jockeys' silks have special meaning for horse owners. The silks for the historic 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby on May 4 at Churchill Downs are filled with a ...
English: The en:racing silks of Susan Magnier, as worn by the jockey of Galileo to victory in the en:2001 Epsom Derby. Date January 8 (Uploaded on Commons at 2012-01-31 03:58:50 (UTC)/Originally uploaded at 2008-02-01 20:14:35)
Racing colours of King Charles III: Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap (not shown), gold fringe [1] [2] Racing colours in British horse racing consist of a silk coat and cap of unique colour combination worn by jockeys during horse races which serve as a quasi-heraldic symbol identifying the horse's owner.
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The Courier Journal is excited for its 6th annual Color the Jockey Silks contest. Enter to win $100 by designing and decorating Kentucky Derby silks!
Date/Time Thumbnail Dimensions User Comment; current: 03:39, 31 January 2012: 284 × 240 (466 KB): Grondemar == Summary == {{Information |Description = {{en |The en:racing silks of the Royal Ascot Racing Club, as worn by the jockey of Motivator to victory in the en:2005 Epsom Derby.
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The silks of famous jockeys, horses and owners can fetch high prices at auction, suggesting the esteem in which history and tradition are held in horse racing. Although Racing Australia requires that all jockeys wear approved helmets and safety vests, racegoers are unaware of this latter safety equipment as it is worn beneath the silks.