1. a person who rides horses in races

1. to maneuver or manipulate skillfully for advantage
Usage: informal
2. to ride a horse in a race

Examples

• The jockey guided his horse to victory in the Kentucky Derby.
• She became a professional jockey at age eighteen.
• Politicians often jockey for position before important votes.
• The companies are jockeying for control of the market.
• He will jockey the favorite horse in tomorrow’s race.
• The experienced jockey knew exactly when to make his move.
• They’re jockeying for the best seats at the conference.