Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-everyday-risks-of-jockeying-for-position Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story Ahead of the 137th Kentucky Derby, the NewsHour begins a three-part look at the sport of horse racing. We begin with Sheldon Russell, a 23 year-old professional jockey who rides at Laurel Park and Pimlico in Maryland.