NH racing restarts 1st July

22-06-2020

GOOD NEWS FOR AMATEUR JUMP JOCKEYS !

The BHA’s latest update included changes to jockey restrictions for flat fixtures which are based on further assessment of risk and logistical factors.

To ensure consistency across both codes, jockey eligibility for Jump races in the initial stages following resumption will be as follows:

1 – 12 July: restricted to riders who have ridden at least 40 winners under rules·

13 – 19 July: restricted to riders who have ridden at least 20 winners under rules

20 July onwards: no specific restrictions – normal qualifications apply

This ruling applies to both amateur and professional jump jockeys and the tally refers to any winner that would typically count towards a rider losing their claim (Flat, Jump, Foreign etc.)

The new season for the NH Amateur Championships will therefore start on 20 July when there are no restrictions on participating jockeys.