Question: average height and weight of kentucky derby jockey

title: Jockey
text: Jockeys must be light to ride at the weights which are assigned to their mounts . There are horse carrying weight limits , that are set by racing authorities . The Kentucky Derby , for example , has a weight limit of 126 lb ( 57 kg ) including the jockey 's equipment . The weight of a jockey usually ranges from 108 to 118 lb ( 49 to 54 kg ) . Despite their light weight , they must be able to control a horse that is moving at 40 mph ( 64 km / h ) and weighs 1,200 lb ( 540 kg ) . Though there is no height limit for jockeys , they are usually fairly short due to the weight limits . Jockeys typically stand around 4 ft 10 in ( 147 cm ) to 5 ft 6 in ( 168 cm ) . 

Answer: answer: The Kentucky Derby has a weight limit of 126 lb including the jockey's equipment. The weight of a jockey usually ranges from 108 to 118 lb.   Though there is no height limit for jockeys, they are usually fairly short due to the weight limits. Jockeys typically stand around 4 ft 10 in to 5 ft 6 in.
answer: In the Kentucky Derby , the weight of a jockey usually ranges from 108 to 118 lb and Jockeys typically stand around 4 ft 10 in to 5 ft 6 in.