The subject that's on every jockey's mind all day long, every day, is discussed in this episode: weight. It's a curse for this profession as these guys have to keep a certain weight and often risk killing themselves in the process. Only jockeys go through this kind of torture among professional sports athletes. It's another why I respect them so much.
Meanwhile, we get the continuing saga of Australian "rookie" Kala Stra in her quest to get a victory,with should lead to more mounts and success at Santa Anita.
Also, the same holds true for a new guy seen in this episode: Brandon Meier, who appears to be a real nice kid. His father has been a longtime successful jock in Chicago and the kid hopes to follow in his footsteps, and beyond. He does finally get his first win and it's the feel-good part of this story. He gets his "initiation" by the other jocks for his first win and Meier is all smiles.
Meanwhile, Stra pouts over her winless predicament. Gee, you'd think she'd be happy for her fellow rookie jock and friend. That was probably just put in for dramatic purposes.
Meanwhile, we get the continuing saga of Australian "rookie" Kala Stra in her quest to get a victory,with should lead to more mounts and success at Santa Anita.
Also, the same holds true for a new guy seen in this episode: Brandon Meier, who appears to be a real nice kid. His father has been a longtime successful jock in Chicago and the kid hopes to follow in his footsteps, and beyond. He does finally get his first win and it's the feel-good part of this story. He gets his "initiation" by the other jocks for his first win and Meier is all smiles.
Meanwhile, Stra pouts over her winless predicament. Gee, you'd think she'd be happy for her fellow rookie jock and friend. That was probably just put in for dramatic purposes.