Covid update for amateur jump jockeys

22-12-2020

Another covid update for all amateur jump jockeys to note please (with Scotland moving into COVID LEVEL 4 after Boxing Day):

Following the Government’s announcement over the weekend regarding the addition of Tier 4 and possible further tightening of restrictions, the following Amateur rider races will now be open to Conditional and Amateur Jockeys:

29th December at KELSO: The Amateur Jockeys Association Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)

4th January at FAKENHAM: The visittheattheraces.com Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)

Introduction of Tier 4 costs amateur race

21-12-2020

The BHA issued the following statement on Saturday evening following the Government’s introduction of Tier 4:

“A government officer has confirmed to the BHA tonight that Tier 4 is equivalent to the restrictions that applied to elite sports in the second national lockdown in November. Racing will continue behind closed doors in Tier 4 in England with no spectators and owners subjected to the same restriction as November, which limit attendance to a maximum of 45 on the course at any point.”Owners attending must comply with the BHA’s protocols as well as national guidance, and satisfy themselves that their travel to, and attendance at, race meetings is legimately linked to their business involvement in British racing. Each individual racecourse will provide information specific to their events which owners are asked to check before attending.”All those attending racing behind closed doors including participants, are asked to note the government’s latest statements about the risks of virus transmission and ensure they continue to follow racing’s protocols.”The BHA and racecourses will continue to liaise with Government, Public Health Ebgland and local Safety Advisory Groups and keep the situation under review. We will share any further relevant details as and when we have them.”

AMATEUR JOCKEYS: PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, in line with government advice on “elite sport” only being allowed in the newly introduced Tier 4 areas, the amateur race programmed on the All Weather at Kempton on 6th January will not now be permitted. An update on the next race in Tier 4 due to take place at Lingfield on 29th January will be posted as soon as possible, following the review of the tier system in early January.

January to April 2021 amateur races now on line

17-12-2020

Please check out our Flat and Jump amateur races for January to April 2021 now published by the BHA as shown in our RACES section; Hunterchases and bumpers to be added shortly.

IMPORTANT! UPDATED COVID RESTRICTIONS FOR AMATEUR RACES DURING NATIONAL LOCKDOWN

05-11-2020

Please note the following update from the British Horseracing Authority regarding the status of amateur races during the period of current national restrictions which operate from today 5th November until 2nd December:

In line with UK Government guidance, only elite sport can continue during the period of national lockdown, which is due to last from 5th November to 2nd December.

Amateur Jockeys are classified by government as elite athletes when they are on a pathway to professionalism. They race according to the same criteria as apprentices following elite sport protocols.

However, amateur-only races fall outside the government’s criteria. Therefore it has been necessary to revise the amateur rider restrictions to the following races:

FLAT: 2 DECEMBER, LINGFIELD PARK: The amateur rider restriction has been removed and the race will revert to professional riders licensed for Flat Racing only.

JUMPS: 12 NOVEMBER, LUDLOW AND 14 NOVEMBER CHELTENHAM: Both races have been made pro-am races for Conditional Jockeys and Amateur Riders. Any Category “A” amateur jockey must have achieved at least 10 completed rides in point-to-points or 10 completed rides per obstacles under Rules, or a combination of the two, in order to compete.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the BHA for their support and hard work at this very challenging time.

Amateur races now listed to end of 2020 both Flat & Jump

30-08-2020

All amateur races both Flat and NH are now listed on this site.

Please note that most of these races have only been published in the Programme Book at this stage and that race conditions are subject to change.

Updates will appear here.

Jump races for October now listed

26-08-2020

Jockeys please note that the following NH races for October have been added to the amateur calendar:

Hurdles: Stratford (ladies pro/am) 17th October + Exeter 20th October

Chases: Ludlow 22nd October + Cheltenham 24th October

AMATEUR RACING AUGUST FLAT RETURN!

13-07-2020

We are delighted to confirm that the BHA will be introducing amateur riders’ races into the Flat programme in August. Following the devastation caused to our racing programme by COVID-19, these August races will be open to both male and female riders.

Whilst some racecourses are currently unable to accommodate amateur races, it is hoped that this programme will remain unchanged but please be aware that in these extraordinary times it may be subject to change.

We would like to put on record our gratitude to BHA Race Planning and to all supporting racecourses for their tireless work and invaluable assistance which will enable the amateur season to start at last!

The full list of 9 races is now listed on this website at https://www.amateurjockeys.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Races-AUGUST-2020-revised.pdf