New Posts For Thread: why can some jokeys claim weight?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/27708897/why-can-some-jokeys-claim-weightcan anyone please explain how it works please?try ragworm tipped with mackerelhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/27708897/why-can-some-jokeys-claim-weight?post_id=565397367#565397367try ragworm tipped with mackerelSat, 30 May 2026 10:40:41 -0500Its outrageous isnt it....saw Shane Kelly claiming the otherday. Shocking stuff.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/27708897/why-can-some-jokeys-claim-weight?post_id=497418809#497418809Its outrageous isnt it....saw Shane Kelly claiming the otherday. Shocking stuff.Mon, 30 May 2011 10:23:11 -0500OP related to lambchop. NAPhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/27708897/why-can-some-jokeys-claim-weight?post_id=497412689#497412689OP related to lambchop. NAPMon, 30 May 2011 09:17:50 -0500hey yack im guessing your mum has a y after her name then?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/27708897/why-can-some-jokeys-claim-weight?post_id=497410857#497410857hey yack im guessing your mum has a y after her name then?Mon, 30 May 2011 08:54:54 -0500right so the horse im backing is actually a vole that pulls hard,but at least the jockey can claim 7lb.cheers guys v funnyhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/27708897/why-can-some-jokeys-claim-weight?post_id=497410737#497410737right so the horse im backing is actually a vole that pulls hard,but at least the jockey can claim 7lb.cheers guys v funnyMon, 30 May 2011 08:53:23 -0500t = trier. Worth backingp = pulls hard. Not worth backingv = vole. See p.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/27708897/why-can-some-jokeys-claim-weight?post_id=497409937#497409937t = trier. Worth backingp = pulls hard. Not worth backingv = vole. See p.Mon, 30 May 2011 08:41:59 -0500thanks orchadist.i did think thats what it was but wasnt 100%,im not taking the piss.could u tell me what the letters next to the horses age are in the post,such as t,p,v?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/27708897/why-can-some-jokeys-claim-weight?post_id=497409729#497409729thanks orchadist.i did think thats what it was but wasnt 100%,im not taking the piss.could u tell me what the letters next to the horses age are in the post,such as t,p,v?Mon, 30 May 2011 08:39:28 -0500you've been here nearly 8 years but, assuming you're not taking the p****, the following explains:To compensate for their initial lack of experience and success in comparison to fully licensed jockeys, young jockeys claim a weight allowance at the behttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/27708897/why-can-some-jokeys-claim-weight?post_id=497409009#497409009you've been here nearly 8 years but, assuming you're not taking the p****, the following explains:To compensate for their initial lack of experience and success in comparison to fully licensed jockeys, young jockeys claim a weight allowance at the beMon, 30 May 2011 08:29:45 -0500Put that rod away you little devilhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/27708897/why-can-some-jokeys-claim-weight?post_id=497408845#497408845Put that rod away you little devilMon, 30 May 2011 08:28:09 -0500Even for a Bank Holiday you're gonna need better bait than that.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/27708897/why-can-some-jokeys-claim-weight?post_id=497408825#497408825Even for a Bank Holiday you're gonna need better bait than that.Mon, 30 May 2011 08:27:55 -0500