Category: General News
26-01-2005
CONCUSSION TESTINGDr Turner would like to stop Amateur Riders having to have unnecessary baseline tests from 1st January 2005. Therefore, from the start of the New Year Amateur Riders will only have to have a baseline concussion test:1. When they first apply for a licence2. Whenever they have a four-page medical (every 5 years)3. When they re-apply for a licence in the year following any concussion4. Annually if they have more than 25 rides per annumAfter any concussion, Amateur Riders will automatically have to follow the concussion protocol before riding again under Rules.This is a big improvement on the current rules and we are very grateful to Dr Turner for modifying them.
13-01-2005
The AJA are delighted to be sponsoring a Mares Only Handicap Hurdle at Taunton on Thursday 17th February. All AJA members are invited to come along to the AJA box for a drink so, whether you have a ride or not, please come and join us.
24-11-2004
Tickets are selling fast for the AJA Christmas Charity Ball which is being held on Friday 10th December in The Gold Cup Suite at Cheltenham Racecourse in aid of The Injured Jockeys Fund and The Bob Champion Cancer Trust.
Numbers are strictly limited, so hurry while stocks last!! Presentations will be made by AJA President Gay Kindersley to this years Amateur Champions and a silent auction will run until midnight in aid of the charities.
Tickets cost £45 each for AJA members and £60 for non-members to include 3-course dinner with dancing afterwards to Carte Blanche. Non-dinner tickets are available at £25 each for admission from 11 pm.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS, TICKETS AND TABLE BOOKINGS CALL NOW EITHER:David Dunsdon: 01483 277607 (h); 07885 110826 (m)
Sara Moore: 01488 648822 (h); 07900 402856 (m)
or
Sarah Oliver: 01886 884488 (o); 07789 935399 (m)
01-11-2004
The ladies race was in jeopardy on 23rd October with torrential rain which fell relentlessy all day at Newbury, but in spite of the deterioration in the going, the race went ahead. With Kelly Harrison unable to finish in the first four, Sarah Bosley sprang a surprise win by a short head on SANGIOVESE for Hughy Morrison, which landed her the Ladies Flat Championship 2004.
Many congratulations to Sarah and also to Kelly for giving her such a good run, as well as the other ladies who were not very far behind – Nicky Wilson, Carol Williams, Emma Folkes and Serena Brotherton.
13-10-2004
Twelve riders are taking part in the charity race at Wincanton on Sunday 24th October in aid of both Spinal Injuries and St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice which will take place following racing. Amongst those planning to take part is Stephen Higgins, Clerk of the Course at Wincanton. It is hoped that many thousands of pounds will be raised on this special day so come along and support this worthy cause and have a great day at the races. There will be excellent lots in a charity auction which will run throughout the day.
13-10-2004
Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Amateur Jockeys Association Christmas Charity Ball in aid of The Injured Jockeys Fund and The Bob Champion Cancer Trust. This takes place on FRIDAY 10th DECEMBER.
The evening will include the AJA 2004 Championship Presentations as well as dancing to a Live Band supported by a Disco.
Black Tie
Reception 7.30 pm
Dinner 8.15 pm
Carriages at 2.00 am
Tickets:
£45 each (AJA members)
£60 each (non-members)
£25 each (dance only from 11 pm)
FOR TICKETS AND TABLE BOOKINGS CONTACT:
David Dunsdon: 01483 277607 (h); 07885 110826 (m)
Sara Moore: 01488 648822 (h); 07900 402856 (m)
Sarah Oliver: 01886 884488 (o); 07789 935399 (m)
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT AS THIS WILL BE A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!!!!!!!
11-10-2004
The Northern Dinner Dance is taking place on Saturday 6th November at Scotch Corner Hotel, Darlington, North Yorkshire. The reception is at 7.30 pm; Dinner 8.15 pm; Bar open until 1.30 am; Disco until 2.00 am. Make sure you come along to this important event on our social calendar.
Book your tickets now! They are selling fast. Tickets cost £40 each and are available from:
Carol Williams: 01969 625584 (h) or 07734 303862 (m)
Kelly Harrison: 01969 623788 (h) or 07830 394311 (m)
Serena Brotherton: 01653 618620 (h) or 07740 257110 (m)
Cheques should be made payable to Amateur Jockeys Association of Great Britain.
Accommodation is available at a reduced rate of £30 per person bed and breakfast in twin/double room and £40 for a single room.
02-09-2004
Robert Stephens added his name to the winners list of this year’s series at York, when staying on well with BRAMANTINO for Richard Fahey, winning by half a length from Miles Seston on CALATAGAN.
With Simon Walker already on 44 points which includes 2 wins, the title is now his for the taking and his achievement of winning the title for a second year running is unique. In the 13 years that Bollinger have so generously been sponsoring this series, past champions have included Ryan Moore, Richard Johnson and Tom Scudamore.
Apart from Simon Walker’s 2 wins this season, other winners so far are: Michael Murphy, Declan Queally, Justin Morgan, James Best, Curtis Davies, Les Jefford, Robert Stephens and Miles Seston.
The final will take place at Ascot on 24th September. Many congratulations to all our winners, and especially to our new Champion.
02-09-2004
This race is one of only two English races from which riders can earn points towards the FEGENTRI World Championships and apart from the English team of James Best, Eamon Dehdashti, Scott Dobson, Les Jefford, Lee Newnes and Simon Walker, we also had representatives from Spain, Sweden, France, Holland, Ireland and Germany to complete the field of 12.
Andrew Lynch works for Al O’Connell in County Meath and has already ridden 14 point-to-point winners as well as a new total of 10 winners under rules, which also include wins over hurdles and fences.
20-08-2004
Congratulations to Curtis Davies aboard Mark Brisbourne’s GIUNCHIGLIO who had to brave driving rain and draw on all of his reserves to hold on to win the eight race of the Bollinger Series at Chester from Lee Newnes on James Hetherton’s CYBER SANTA. Simon Walker, current leader of this series and last year’s eventual champion, was a close third on LENNEL with Eamon Dehdashti just beaten into 4th on MILK AND SULTANA.
Conditions at Chester looked more like a mudbath than a racecourse – truly extraordinary ground for this time of year. With only three races left in this series, it is fascinating to see that each race so far has resulted in a different winning rider! Simon Walker maintains his lead on 34 points, ahead of Michael Murphy on 16 with Declan Queally on 14 points in 3rd place and 4th place tied between James Best, Daniel Hutchison, Les Jefford, Justin Morgan and Miles Seston all on 10 points.
Friday 27th August sees the ninth race in the series at Goodwood. Watch this space!
