Mikey Ennis wins at Chepstow
08-12-2012
Congratulations to Mikey Ennis who kept SONA SASTA up to his work to score for his boss David Pipe at Chepstow and win the feature race of the day, the Rhys Howells Memorial Handicap Chase.
08-12-2012
Congratulations to Mikey Ennis who kept SONA SASTA up to his work to score for his boss David Pipe at Chepstow and win the feature race of the day, the Rhys Howells Memorial Handicap Chase.
07-12-2012
The inaugural running of the Coldunell AJA 3 mile Chase at Sandown was well supported with 10 runners going to post in beautiful winter sunshine. The ground, having survived frost and snow two days earlier, was testing enough and the field were well strung out as they approached the railway fences for the final time.
Nico de Boinville was always well placed aboard STATE BENEFIT for his guv’nor Nicky Henderson and drove his mount home as he toiled up the hill from the last to score by half a length from Sam Drinkwater aboard BRACKLOON HIGH.
Many thanks to David Dunsdon, Chief Executive of local business Coldunell, for the valuable sponsorship of this race which was kindly shared with the AJA and enabled this exciting new chase to be added to our calendar. And many congratulations to Nico and winning connections.
21-11-2012
Simon Walker and Serena Brotherton, All-Weather Champion and Runner up 2011/12, photographed at Wolverhampton 30th March 2012
Those familiar names SIMON WALKER and SERENA BROTHERTON head the Flat Amateur Championships tables again for 2012, having ended the All-Weather 2011/12 season in the Spring with Simon as Champion and Serena runner-up. Simon Walker achieved his Gentleman Flat Amateur Jockey Champion title with a total of 5 wins and his nearest rival in the runner-up position was Freddie Mitchell with 3 wins. This is the 8th time that Simon has taken the championship, having won it originally in 2003.
Serena Brotherton achieved her Lady Flat Amateur Jockey Champion title with a total of 6 wins, 2 ahead of her nearest rival Jacqueline Coward on 4 wins. This is Serena’s 6th Championship on the Flat, and her 4th consecutively.
Many congratulations to both of our Champions and to all amateur jockeys who rode winners this season. (The final tables can be found by clicking on the left column link.)
20-11-2012
Applications are invited from AJA members who are UK licensed amateur jockeys to represent Great Britain abroad in 2013.
A: If applying for the Fegentri individual championship representation, you will need:
B: If you are unable to commit to a whole Fegentri season and/or weigh more than above, you might like to be considered for the Fegentri World Cup of Nations and wear the Union Jack colours. Weight can be up to 10 stone 7 lbs. Trips include:
The AJA will cover travel expenses and host countries will pay for accommodation abroad.
C: Lady riders who can ride at 9 stone and have ridden at least 2 winners can apply to take part in the HH Shaikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship Series for Arabian Horses. For 2013 races will take place in:
D: Other international invitation races (ie China, Russia) might arise at any time.
All members will be mailed an application form: appformfegentri2013.doc
15-11-2012
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF
THE AMATEUR JOCKEYS ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2012 Annual General meeting of the AJA will be held on Monday 10th December at 12:00 noon at The Queens Arms Hotel, East Garston, Nr Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 7ET when the following ordinary business will be considered:
28-09-2012
AJA NORTHERN DANCE
SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER at newly refurbished
HOLIDAY INN DARLINGTON A1 SCOTCH CORNER
in support of THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND
YOU are invited!
Let’s help towards getting the House That Jack Built
Dance tickets @ £40 each include champagne reception, 3 course dinner & coffee
* Black tie * 7:30 to 1:30 * music and dancing * raffle *
25 Bed & Breakfast rooms available @ £65 double or £75 twin held on booking reference AJA
Tables of 10 can be booked via e-mail sph.oliver@btinternet.com or call 01886 884488 or 01933 304778 now!
25-09-2012
Beverley managed to stage a full card of 8 races today in desperate conditions with lashing rain and standing water in the paddock. The penultimate race of the afternoon, division 1 of the amateur riders’ handicap, provided a popular first success under rules for Laura Wilson on breeder and owner Peter Easterby’s COTTAM DONNY who made all under a fine ride to stay on with the rest of the field well strung out behind.
Half an hour later Victoria Barr used similar front running tactics with SILLY GILLY to dictate the pace from the off and keep on well with just enough in hand to get home, even though obviously tiring on the testing ground. Many congratulations to both ladies on their successes today.
24-09-2012
This year the AJA’s dance will support the INJURED JOCKEYS FUND as a thank you for their invaluable work. The AJA request the pleasure of your company!
Champions Christmas Dance for the INJURED JOCKEYS FUND
SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2012
CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE GOLD CUP SUITE
BLACK TIE * 7:30-1:30 * MUSIC & DANCING
tickets @ £50 each include 4-course dinner
top class raffle
Amateur Champions Awards
TICKET HOTLINE: 01886 884488 or 01933 304778
Tables of 10 available
Bookings taken by phone or via e-mail: sph.oliver@btinternet.com
Cheques payable to AJA posted to Crews Hill House, Alfrick, Worcester. WR6 5HF
HUNTER’S LODGE HOTEL, CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE
STABLE LADS ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE AT CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE WALKING DISTANCE FROM GOLD CUP SUITE!
CURRENT TARIFF
For more details and reservations, please call 01242 513345 or 500822
24-09-2012
Just visit www.jockeycoaching.co.uk and enter your e-mail for the chance to win!
Good luck! Competition closes on 10th December.
23-09-2012
Congratulations to Ally Stirling who rode her first winner under rules at Uttoxeter today for Fergal O’Brien on GUD DAY when winning the 2 mile Novice Handicap Hurdle. The successful partnership jumped their way to the front two hurdles from home and sprinted clear on the flat to score easily.