19-04-2016
Many congratulations to Sam Coltherd who enjoyed a double yesterday at Hexham Racecourse to take his tally of wins for the season to 9.
His first ride of the afternoon was on SUPRISE VENDOR for his trainer father Stuart, comprehensively out jumping his 7 rivals to win the 2 mile Handicap Chase with ease.
By contrast, the 14 year old OCKEY DE NEULLIAC looked to be the comfortable winner of the Hunterchase when jumping the last, only to weaken nearing the line!
He just held on to win by a neck and deny Kit Alexander and WICKLOW LAD.
Sam’s season’s tally of 9 winners so far takes him to join Michael Legg in 3rd place in this season’s rankings for the men’s Jump Championship. Well done Sam!
13-04-2016
Congratulations to amateur jockey Michael Legg who won this afternoon when riding Voix D’Eau against professional jockeys for Harry Fry in the Teenage Cancer Silver Trophy Chase at Cheltenham. A great ride!
Interestingly, 2 years ago today Michael rode Thistlecrack to win the bumper at Wincanton!
Well done Michael!
12-04-2016
Many congratulations to Stan Sheppard who increased his winning total for the season to 12 on Grand National day at Chepstow on Saturday when partnering his father’s HILL FORT riding against professionals in the Handicap Hurdle. Holding his horse up in the early stages of the race, he closed in on the leaders from 5 out to draw upsides 2 hurdles from home and run on strongly, winning by a comfortable margin of 8 lengths.
With 5 weeks of the season remaining, an exciting fight for the title could be on the cards for Stan, the only other gentleman amateur to have hit double figures this season. Here are the current top places:
| * David Noonan |
19
|
| Mr Stan Sheppard |
12
|
| Mr Michael Legg |
8
|
| Mr Sam Coltherd |
7
|
| Mr Zac Baker |
5
|
| Mr Tommie O’Brien |
5
|
| Mr James Nixon |
4
|
| Mr Harry Reed |
4
|
| Mr Ryan Winks |
4
|
Meanwhile the ladies table looks like this:
| Miss Bryony Frost |
7
|
| Ms Gina Andrews |
5
|
| Miss Brodie Hampson |
5
|
| Miss Catherine Walton |
5
|
| Ms Nina Carberry |
4
|
Good luck all!
11-04-2016
All amateur riders who aim to ride under Rules MUST have a baseline concussion test in place. (Professional jockeys must have these annually but for amateurs it is only once every 5 years unless aged 55 or over, when annual rules apply.)
The British Horseracing Concussion Protocol applies regardless of where the concussion takes place, whether on a racecourse, in a point-to-point, on the gallops, in a car crash, in the yard, or wherever.
Following a concussion, riders cannot return to racing until cleared by the British Horseracing Medical Department. This is the course of action required following a concussion:
You must send your medical record book to the BHA Medical Department as soon as possible after your accident.
- Wait until you have fully recovered and are symptom free
- Contact British Horseracing Medical Department on 020 7152 0138 or 020 7152 0111/medical@britishhorseracing.com
- Indicate when you would like to start race riding again
- The BHA Medical Department will make an appointment for you to attend one of the Regional Centres to undertake (a) a repeat neuropsychological assessment and (b) a consultation with a consultant physician
- Following the appointment, the reports should be back within 2-4 working days and you will be notified once cleared.
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN CLEARANCE BY THE BRITISH HORSERACING MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CAN YOU THEN RETURN TO RACE RIDING (POINT-TO-POINT AND/OR UNDER RULES)
For riders who hold a point-to-point permit only (ie do not have an Amateur A or B Licence) different rules apply:
Baseline concussion testing is not mandatory but is recommended. Action following a concussion is the same as for amateur jockeys (see above).
Any queries, please contact either the BHA Medical Department on 020 7152 0138 or Sarah Oliver at The Amateur Jockeys Association on 01886 884488
Each applicant must complete a Baseline test at one of the designated Regional test centres. Details of these centres can be found through the following link:
18 NMED18 BASELINE & CONCUSSION CENTERS 1
