Every jockey has their own method behind losing weight before racing. Extreme measures are sometimes called upon such as full-day fasting while others sweat off pounds in the sauna or bath pre-race. It is also a mutual practice between both flat and National Hunt jockeys to exercise in nylon sweat-suits – going out on long jogs or powerwalks.

These harsh pre-race routines can really take their toll on jockeys, especially that of young apprentices who are forced to maintain an extraordinarily light bodyweight of between 8st and 8st 7lbs for the early part of their careers.