Little Red cape for jockey? (6,4)

I believe the answer is:

riding hood

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This clue could be a double definition.

'little red cape' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'jockey?' is the second definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'for' is the link.

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