THE AMATEUR JOCKEYS ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN
06-07-2019
Congratulations to reigning champion lady jockey Becky Smith aboard Mark Loughnane’s BLUE MEDICI at Nottingham tonight when he got his head in front for the first time in his career! Well done Becks!
05-07-2019
Many congratulations to Jess Llewellyn, a graduate of pony racing, who enjoyed a memorable first ever career win yesterday winning the Tapis Libre Joanna Mason Ladies Derby (named in honour of the 4 time winners) at Epsom with her grandfather Bernard Llewellyn’s NABHAN.
Jessica bided her time to produce her horse with a perfectly timed run to gain the upper hand in a thrilling finish, denying Hannah Welch aboard FRENCH MIX by a neck, with Emily Bullock 1 1/4 lengths third.
Well done Jess!🏆👏👌🥂
You can watch a re-run of the closing stages here: https://twitter.com/EpsomRacecourse/status/1146830532304674816
24-06-2019
Congratulations to Abbie McCain who opened her account for the season with REMEMBER ROCKY enjoying his third Ayr success for Lucy Normile on Friday night. The partnership led inside the final furlong to win by a neck, denying Emma Sayer aboard JACKHAMMER.
Well done also to Rachel Taylor who survived a serious stumble a furlong from home (as shown above) but managed to regain momentum to storm home with Michael Dods’ FIRBY only beaten 3/4 of a length and was unlucky not to finish closer.
You can enjoy the closing stages of this race here:https://twitter.com/ScottishRacing/status/1142116812332699651
21-06-2019
Congratulations to champion jockey Joanna Mason who enjoyed victory at Ripon on Thursday riding for Steve Gollings aboard NEVADA.
Tracking the leaders of the 9 runner field , Jo took up the lead a furlong from home to stay on well and win the Quilter Private Client Advisers Ladies’ Derby by 1 3/4 length. Well done all!
19-06-2019
Good luck to Lady NH Champion Tabitha Worsley who has her first rides as a professional today at Uttoxeter, following in the footsteps of previous lady champion amateur jockeys Bridget Andrews (2014/15), Bryony Frost (2015/16) and Page Fuller (2016/17 and 2017/18).
18-06-2019
The Amateur Jockeys Association are delighted to announce the return of the popular Novice Flat Amateur Series this summer, now in its 7th year and sponsored for the first time by the AJA. The Series is open to amateur jockeys who are AJA members and have ridden no more than 3 winners under the Rules of Racing as of 1st April this year.
Races are scheduled as follows:
17th July Catterick Bridge
24th July Leicester
31st July Redcar
16th August Nottingham
21st August Carlisle
26th August Ripon
30th August Thirsk
7th October Royal Windsor
The Amateur Jockeys Association manages the series in consultation with the British Horseracing Authority. In addition a BHA Jockey Coach walks the course with all participating jockeys prior to each race and follows each race with a full de-brief.
This is a points series with 10 points awarded to each winner, 6 for 2nd, 4 for 3rd and 1 point for also-rans.
Sarah Oliver, CEO of the AJA, said “This training series is eagerly awaited year on year by our novice riders and we are delighted to take on this sponsorship ourselves after 6 years of Betfair’s support. Past amateurs who have ridden in this series include Hollie Doyle, Megan Nicholls, Poppy Bridgwater and Ellie MacKenzie as well as jumping’s Bryony Frost, Page Fuller, Charlie Todd and Connor Brace. A series which offers racing opportunities to relatively inexperienced jockeys under the watchful eye of a jockey coach is invaluable and we greatly appreciate the kind co-operation of all racecourses involved.”
16-06-2019
Congratulations to triple champion lady jockey Carol Bartley on winning her second Queen Mother’s Cup yesterday at York, this time partnering progressive 3 year old filly ARCTIC FOX for Richard Fahey following her success here with the popular grey NANTON in 2013 for Jim Goldie.
The jockey’s experience really counted when her mount began to drift right on hitting the front, but Carol allowed her horse to find her own way and she kept on well with the running rail’s assistance.
Emily Bullock enjoyed a great run on Ruth Carr’s MUTAMADED to finish second with Serena Brotherton third on WHERE’S JEFF.
As is tradition, Carol received her own weight in champagne courtesy of Mumm and her only concern was that the car would make it the four hour drive home to Scotland with such a load on board!
14-06-2019
Congratulations to Charles Clover on an unforgettable first ever victory at Newbury yesterday when storming home in the 6 runner field to win easily at 25/1 aboard DUTCH UNCLE for his brother trainer Tom in the Be Wiser Amateur Riders’ Handicap.
Well done Charles!
13-06-2019
Congratulations to James Harding who flew up to Hamilton on Wednesday to partner Les Eyre’s QUEEN OF KALAHARI and enjoy a winning ride in a thrilling finish. The mare responded well to his strong urgings and won by a neck to deny Chloe Dods and VENTURA SECRET with Joanna Mason and SPACE WAR a neck in third and reigning lady champion Becky Smith and B FIFTY TWO a further neck in fourth.
James’s enthusiasm and demonstrative joy is clear for all to see here https://twitter.com/RacingTV/status/1138849314732695555:
Well done James!
13-06-2019
Congratulations to reigning Lady Champion Amateur National Hunt Jockey Tabitha Worsley who has made a great start to the new jumps season with two wins already to her name, scoring for Nick Gifford at Fontwell on Wednesday with BLACK LIGHTNING and riding out her 7 lbs claim in the process.
