Ever wonder what the colors on a jockey's uniform represent? Find out...

• The colors worn by jockeys in races are the registered "colors" of the owner or trainer who employs them.
• The practice of horsemen wearing colors stems from the Middle Ages, when jousts were held between knights. In fact, many of today's modern racing colors and patterns can be traced to medieval Italian cities.
• Getting his or her "silks" is a rite of passage for a jockey. Riders don these white breeches, bib, stock or cravat in their first race ride.