Australian Jockeys' Association

The Australia Athletes’ Alliance (AAA) – the peak body for Australia’s elite professional athletes – today announced that the Australian Jockeys’ Association (AJA) is the latest representative body to join forces with the AAA.

The Australian Racing Board and the Australian Jockeys Association announce the progress of a working party established to streamline the licensing of jockeys who ride in more than one State or Territory.

At the Australian Racing Board’s meeting held on 18th March, 2010 the Board considered a proposal from the Australian Jockeys’ Association concerning the creation of a national licence for jockeys.

Queensland Racing Stewards yesterday released their findings regarding the investigation into unusual betting on Race 2 at the Sunshine Coast on 3 January this year.

In relation to John Keating, the announcement states in part,

 
“The rider of Baby Boom jockey John Keating cooperated with stewards throughout the inquiry and stewards believe there is insufficient evidence upon which to commence proceedings against him at this stage.”

The Queensland Jockeys’ Association (QJA) has announced the appointment of Ms Mary Collier as its President, effective immediately.

Ms Collier brings significant experience in racing administration to the role, having been a former Director and Chairman of the Brisbane Turf Club.

Ms Collier stated: “Queensland has a strong tradition of producing some of the best jockeys in the nation and the Queensland Jockeys’ Association is proud to represent and advance their interests.

ANNUAL RACING FRATERNITY MASS 2010

Our Lady of The Rosary Catholic Church,      
4 Roma Avenue Kensington, 
Sunday 14 March 2010 at 11am    

Everyone welcome! 
Light refreshments served after the Mass.  

The Racing Mass is attended by all denominations and by people who are representing all sections of the racing industry, and is offered for the well-being of the racing industry as a whole.

National Jockeys Celebration Day, March 2010

The National Jockeys Celebration Day (NJCD) is an initiative of the Australian Jockeys Association (AJA) and the Australian Racing Board (ARB), to establish a day on the national racing calendar to:  

The Australian Jockeys' Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Louise Betts as the new National Jockeys’ Trust Fundraising, Event Promotion and Administration Manager.

Louise has a wealth of talent and experience in the marketing and promotions business area – a skill set well suited to deal with the challenge of raising additional funding while dealing with jockeys and their families who have suffered injury and loss in the racing industry. 

Damien Oliver will be contesting the severity of the penalty handed down by the Racing Victoria Limited Stewards in relation to their recent enquiry. 

The Australian Jockeys Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Ring as the Association’s new National Occupational Health & Safety Officer.

To be used as a guide only with all circumstances of the breach to be considered, penalties to remain at the discretion of the Stewards.

Last 100 metres (AR137A (3&4) (Using the whip on horses not in contention)