THE AMATEUR JOCKEYS ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN
31-03-2023
We are delighted to announce the 2023 FEGENTRI Gentleman Riders’ team which this year is made up of three jockeys: Eireann Cagney, John Reddington and Fletcher Yarham.
Good luck to our trio for a great season ahead.
07-03-2023
By kind arrangement with Cheltenham Racecourse, the AJA are pleased to announce that all amateur jockeys declared to ride at Cheltenham Festival will be eligible for designated parking.
Car parking labels will be available for amateur jockeys to collect from the Owners & Trainers desk at North Entrance on arrival once they have been confirmed to ride.
Car passes will be available to collect for Tuesday and Wednesday from the Hall of Fame on Monday 13th March. Those riding later in the week will be able to collect car passes from the North Entrance desk from Tuesday onwards.
Many thanks to the Operations Team at Cheltenham for agreeing to this arrangement.
03-03-2023
You will be aware that the bedding in period for the new whip rules has started for flat jockeys, and will continue until 26th March.
From 27th March the new rules will be implemented. The amateur flat season begins at Doncaster on 2nd April.
Please be reminded of the rules and guidance documents which the BHA issued recently.
http://media.britishhorseracing.com/bha/whip/Whip_Rules_January_2023.pdf
http://media.britishhorseracing.com/bha/whip/Guide_Penalties_Procedures_January_23.pdf
03-03-2023
As you may already know, there are a range of new Level 2 body protectors becoming available with enhanced fit and comfort whilst maintaining protection.
James How from Race Safe will be present at various venues up and down the country in the coming weeks fitting body protectors. The initial confirmed dates are as follows:
3rd March – Newbury (Jump)
6th March – Wetherby (Jump)
Any further dates will be confirmed in due course.
There is a discount on the cost of a new body protector if pre-ordered at the fitting session, and all adjustments are free if identified there and then. As bespoke adjustments are done for free in this initial phase it is particularly relevant for those jockeys returning from injury where perhaps due to clavicle fracture a standard fit is no longer correct for their body shape.
The list price is £290 with a reduction if fitted to £260. The IJF are open to approaches to discuss possible financial support for amateur jockeys / qualified riders on a case by case basis.For clarity this is not a mandatory change in body protector; they are simply much more comfortable and move with the jockey. Manufacturers advise that a body protector kept in optimum conditions has a lifespan of 3-5 years ~ less if it is not looked after.
This link will take you to the Racesafe Website for contact details although as yet the new models will not appear there at present.