Scott Burton for Racing Post:
There are winter days when even the most fervent racegoer will stick their hands deep in their pockets, burrow down into that thick overcoat and turn back for the shelter of the bar.
Of course, the reason they are being exposed to the cold in the first place is because they have chosen to come racing. But while the sanctuary of the stands is always available should the bones become a little too chilled, jockeys do not have that option.
More from Jockeys:
Injured in a multi-horse spill in late November, one of Canada's top riders has announced his retirement from the saddle.
Three jockeys were transported to hospital following a five-horse spill during the running of Woodbine's first race on Friday.
Pietro Moran is chomping at the bit to get back to race-riding after an accident at Fort Erie in September, but he's taking it slow.
Husbands returned to race-riding in Canada in August following a 2-year hiatus, riding 7 winners from 47 mounts at Woodbine and Fort Erie.
