Category: Jockey News

Welcome back Will

19-10-2010

Congratulations to Will Biddick on a winning return to the amateur ranks at Exeter today where he won the opener, the amateur riders novice hurdle, for Paul Nicholls on Garton King.

This is a timely reminder to all amateur jockeys considering turning professional that 25 is the number to remember!!

The current Rules of Racing state that conditionals/apprentices cannot revert back to amateur status if:

more than 25 wins achieved as a professional
aged 26 or over (being classified as a full professional jockey on 26th birthday regardless of number of wins and/or rides (if any))

Jack’s winning run takes him to the US

19-10-2010

Congratulations to Jack Quinlan on his recent successes in the saddle which earned him a trip to the US, joining last year’s ladies jump champion Lucy Horner (herself a regular rider in the US) to ride in the Union Jack colours for America’s hosting of the finale of the Fegentri World Cup of Nations Series. Three races took place at Great Meadows, Penn International and Laurel Park.

Jack won on his debut ride at Cottenham point-to-point last season and his 4 wins under Rules so far this NH season have taken him into third place behind John Mathias and Ryan Mahon. His eye catchingly cool win at Huntingdon on 3rd October on JOAN D’ARC beating Jamie Moore by a neck was followed up by a win on ICEMAN GEORGE at Huntingdon on 12th October, the day before he flew out to the US.

Pictured above at Great Meadows are the Fegentri teams with host Don Yovanovic, Director of the Amateur Riders Club of the Americas.

Extract from Racing Post from 10.10.10 and 13.10.10: rpjq101010.pdf

Amateur jockeys wanted!

18-10-2010

If you are an amateur jockey (or apprentice or conditional) with an hour to spare between lots this Wednesday 20 October at 11.00am, 4 or 5 volunteers are invited to attend a riders profile session at Lambourn with Yogi Briesner and a Jockey Coach. For details please email info@careersinracing.com

NEW ZEALAND INVITES YOU ON A WORKING HOLIDAY!

13-10-2010

An exciting opportunity awaits NH amateur riders who are interested in working, riding and holidaying in New Zealand!

You will be placed in friendly, family run racing environments (usually yards with 10 – 20 horses in work) where you will be looked after, shown a good time and just as importantly given opportunities to race ride.

New Zealand’s jump racing season starts in April and runs through to the end of September and this is when most opportunities exist but there is also the option to start later for the NZ summer and work and ride as well.

If you would like to broaden your horizons and have an incredible time, please e-mail the AJA at sph.oliver@btinternet.com.

DANCE TICKETS SELLING FAST!

13-10-2010

HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKETS YET FOR THE AJA YORK DANCE?

6th November 2010

The Ebor Suite, York Racecourse

BAR OPENS 7.30pm

Black Tie Music & Dancing

Carriages 1.30am

Tickets @ £42 each

3 course meal, coffee with cream & mints

Supporting The Injured Jockeys Fund

Contact:

Pip Tutty 07815 798222 pip_tutty@hotmail.co.uk

Jacqueline Coward 07919 477619 jacquelinecoward@yahoo.co.uk

Rachel King 07845 700971 tiny_101@hotmail.co.uk

Emily Jones 07775 846925 emilytheox@hotmail.co.uk

Sarah Oliver 01886 884488 sph.oliver@btinternet.com

Send cheques to: Pip Tutty, AJA, News House, Musley Bank, Malton, YO17 6TD made payable to: AJA

Local accommodation:

Premier Inn Blossom Street, York , YO24 1AJ Tel: 0871 527 9196*

Travelodge York Central Hotel. 90 Piccadilly York YO1 9NX. Tel: 0871 984 6187

Travelodge York Central Micklegate, York YO1 6JG (Formerly Ramada Encore) Tel: 0871 984 6443

Holiday Inn Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, York 0870 400 9085

Park Inn North Street, York 01904 459 988

Marriott Tadcaster Road, York 01904 701 000

Elmbank Hotel The Mount, York 01904 610 653

Newington Hotel 147 Mount Vale , York 01904 625 173

Hilton Hotel 1 Tower Street , York 01904 648 111

Queens Hotel Queen’s Staith, Skeldergate, York 01904 611 388

Taxi numbers:

Six Five Nine 01904 659659

Ace 01904 638888

Ebor Cars 01904 641441

Fleetways 01904 645333

Local 01904 641341

Castle 01904 611511

Streamline 01904 638833

SUPERSONIC SERENA SCORES AGAIN – THAT’S 8 WINS THIS SEASON!

05-10-2010

Congratulations to Justin Newman on a good ride for his boss Bryan Smart to win the first division at Catterick today on Avertuoso.

Congratulations also to Serena Brotherton on winning the second division making it two from two on Fashion Icon for David O’Meara, just pipping Miles Seston to the post in a battle to the line (short head) and making it her 8th win of this season – an incredible tally!

The race was not without controversy as Serena picked up a 6 day ban (she’s in good company!) for her victory having gone for the rail early in the race but her sights are now set on riding in Wuhan, China, at the end of the month, where as four times Ladies Amateur Flat Champion (with this season’s in the bag) as well as reigning All-Weather Champion she will represent Great Britain in the first international ladies race ever to be held there.

TOWCESTER TO HOST CHARITY RACE ON 4TH NOVEMBER

29-09-2010

If you would like to support the Injured Jockeys Fund by riding in a charity race then please contact the AJA immediately as Towcester Racecourse have very kindly just agreed to host their annual charity race on 4th November. Riders are asked to raise £500 each. For an application form and race conditions please contact Sarah Oliver on 01886 884488 or e-mail sph.oliver@btinternet.com. Do so early to avoid disappointment!!

SIMON WALKER WINS BOLLINGER FOR 5TH TIME!

24-09-2010

Many congratulations to Simon Walker on winning his 5th Bollinger Series which culminated today at Ascot.

Congratulations also to Miles Seston on winning the runner-up position for the Series.

Today’s Bollinger race was won by Tom Garner (pictured above) for Brendan Duke with 20-1 shot Bramalea who stormed home 6 lengths clear of the remainder.

This was a very special victory for an ecstatic Brendan Duke, being his first Ascot winner, and the general consensus was that the Bollinger race was the highlight of an excellent afternoon’s racing.

Very many thanks to our generous sponsors Bollinger Champagne for yet another wonderful series which gives so many much appreciated opportunities to our gentlemen riders.

GREATWOOD CHARITY RACE AT CHELTENHAM: NEW DATE!!

20-09-2010

The Greatwood Charity Race originally planned to take place on Friday 15th October will now take place on Sunday 14th November and feature as the final race of the Open Meeting run on the same day as The Greatwood Hurdle.

Riders are asked to raise a minimum of £2,500 in aid of Greatwood, the racehorse welfare charity that supports Horse Power, the unique programme whereby children with special needs learn life skills through interaction with horses.

This charity race is for 4 year olds and upwards over a distance of one mile 5 furlongs and riders are to carry 11 stone 7 lbs.

For full race conditions and an application form, please contact Sarah Oliver by e-mail at sph.oliver@btinternet.com or call 01886 884488.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER.

GET DANCING!!!

18-09-2010

AJA Dinner Dance