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Callum Shepherd appeals 18-day riding suspension

The Professional Jockeys Association has lodged an appeal on behalf of Callum Shepherd regarding the jockey’s controversial 18-day suspension. Shepherd was found to have failed “to take all reasonable and permissible measures on a horse which would ...

28 Aug 2024 at 18:25

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BHA defends decision to raise riding weight despite jockeys’ criticism

The British Horseracing Authority has defended the planned 2lb weight rise announced on Tuesday in light of criticism from some jockeys. Since the resumption of racing following the first Covid lockdown, jockeys had been given a 3lb allowance as a ...

26 Jan 2022 at 14:06

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Jockeys to sport their names in new initiative at York

Jockeys will wear their names on their breeches as part of a new initiative at York’s Sky Bet Ebor Festival. On Friday August 23 riders will sport their surnames among several other inclusive activities on the day which it is hoped will help ...

08 Aug 2024 at 11:55

Sport

PJA calls for sauna rethink from BHA and racecourses

The Professional Jockeys Association has called on the British Horseracing Authority and racecourses to reconsider their position on saunas. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the PJA said the permanent closure of the on-course facilities ...

15 Aug 2023 at 18:13

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PJA welcomes new rest-period initiatives in fixture list

The Professional Jockeys Association has welcomed the greater focus on breaks for jockeys throughout the year after the 2025 fixture list was released. Amongst the programme is a more immediate post-season rest period for Flat jockeys, ...

07 Aug 2024 at 15:27

Sport

Adam McNamara joining PJA after calling time on career

Ebor-winning jockey Adam McNamara has announced his retirement and will immediately begin working for the Professional Jockeys Association. McNamara, 25, was only a teenager when winning York’s biggest handicap on Heartbreak City for ...

19 Dec 2022 at 16:58

Sport

Kielan Woods handed lengthy whip ban by BHA disciplinary panel

Kielan Woods will be sidelined for 33 days after being given a hefty suspension totalling 42 days for contravening the whip rules five times in a six-month period. Woods was one of four jockeys to appear before the British ...

15 Jun 2023 at 17:08

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