Why do the rules of horse racing allow a jockey to bet against his mount. Isn't that a conflict of interest?

Why do the rules of horse racing allow a jockey to bet against his mount. Isn't that a conflict of interest?

Each state has their own set of Rules of Racing, and in the United States, virtually every state that has legal Pari-Mutuel wagering has a rule that prohibits jockeys or harness race drivers from betting on ANY horse, including their own. I don't know where you got the idea that a Read the rest of this entry »

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