Chris Symons, now one of the best and most popular jockeys in Victoria, is expecting a tough new season. He says a host of top riders will be fighting for the best rides. Symons rode in 953 races last season. This was 76 more than the second most prolific rider, apprentice Brenton Avdulla. He had his best season with 107 winners, ranking him #4 on the Victorian jockeys' ladder. He finished seventh in the metrop title with 38 winners. CS says: 'The one thing I have in my favour is that I am a har
Chris Symons, now one of the best and most popular jockeys in Victoria, is expecting a tough new season. He says a host of top riders will be fighting for the best rides. Symons rode in 953 races last season. This was 76 more than the second most prolific rider, apprentice Brenton Avdulla. He had his best season with 107 winners, ranking him #4 on the Victorian jockeys' ladder. He finished seventh in the metrop title with 38 winners. CS says: 'The one thing I have in my favour is that I am a hard worker... ride work at Cranbourne and Flemington four or more days a week and sneak off to Mornington or Caulfield some mornings as well.'