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- Each jockey’s silk is a reflection of the horse owners and has a unique design that cannot be replicated by other owners.
- A maximum of two colors is allowed on the silk jacket and two on the sleeves.
Now that Kentucky Derby fans know where the horses will line up for the 151st Run for the Roses on May 3 at Churchill Downs, it’s time to see what each jockey will wear.
Each jockey’s silk is a reflection of the horse owners and has a unique design that cannot be replicated by other owners. No two owners have the same silks, and each design is registered with the Jockey Club, according to the Kentucky Derby Museum.
A maximum of two colors is allowed on the silk jacket and two on the sleeves. Navy blue is the only color not allowed on the silk.
Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr., who rode Mystik Dan to victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby, wore a green and black silk in 2024.
Here is what each jockey in the 151st Kentucky Derby will wear:
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