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We look at the lives of jockeys in South Africa and a competitive world.
The top 22% of jockeys secure 56% of the rides.
Michelle Wing of Racing News speaks to Smanga Khumalo, Athandiwe Mgudlwa, Eric Ngwane, along with jockey agent Deez Dayanand and Head of SAJA, Graham Riley.
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