Raceday Rehydration Protocol for Jockeys
Precision Hydration for Weight-Class Athletes
Raceday Rehydration Protocol
1
During Racing
1 bottle (8 oz · 1 scoop) after each weigh-in
Sip steadily — finish at least 5 minutes before mounting.
Each scoop delivers
Sodium
450 mg
Potassium
180 mg
Chloride
700 mg
Vitamin B12
26 mcg
Totals scale with your race count — example for 5 races
5 races 5 bottles · 40 oz • 2,250 mg sodium • 900 mg potassium • 3,500 mg chloride
• 130 mcg B12
2
After the Final Race
Replace what you've lost over the next few hours. Mix at the same strength and sip consistently — don't chug — so it absorbs without upsetting your stomach.
Target Intake
35–83 oz
about 5–10 bottles
Mix Strength
1 scoop / 8 oz
or 2 scoops / 16 oz
3 Calculate Your Deficit
Weigh yourself before and after racing. Every pound lost is roughly 16 oz of fluid — replace 1.5× that amount to account for continued losses.
Rein Hydration
Made with Ancient Utah Sea Salt · Low Osmolality · Efficient Absorption
Adjust the after-race target to individual sweat rate, racing duration, and weather conditions.