Australian Horse Racing

The Australian Jockey

A jockey riding in any race must be at least 15 years old and fully licensed to do so. He may operate independently unless he is an apprentice or he could also be retained by an owner.

Jockey Replacement

An advertised jockey can be replaced by a substitute jockey either before or after the weigh-out, providing there is no unreasonable delay.

Jockey's Dress

The jockeys wear:
Crash Helmet or "Skull Cap";
(compulsory)
shirt and trousers in the owners colours;
spurs;
boots; Jockeys also carry a whip.

Horse Racing - The Saddle

The saddle is the jockeys responsibility, unless he is an apprentice, which means the trainer is responsible. The saddle gear consists of:
saddle
girth and surcingle
stirrup irons
leathers or webs and a number cloth.

Melbourne Cup History.

The Melbourne cup is a horse race which is run at Flemington in Victoria on the first Tuesday of November each year. It is ran over a distance of 3200 metres and...

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Flat Green Bowling Index

also known as lawn bowls. Flat green bowls can be played by two players or by two sides of up to four players. In order to play...

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Australian Rules Football Index

Australian Rules Football (Aussie Rules) is played on a large oval-shaped pitch between two teams of 18 players each. Teams try to...

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The Australian Racehorse

In order to race in an official event in Australia, the horse must be registered with the Registrar of Racehorses...

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The Horse Race.

All riders must try to give his horse the chance to do as well as it can. If a jockey is dismounted...

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The Racing Officials

The officials who supervise a race meeting are called stewards. Other officials include:
the racing secretary or "Clerk...

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