RACE SERIES/QUALIFIERS

 

The Racing Excellence Hands and Heels Jumps Series is designed to assist in the education and
training of young jockeys.

The special conditions set out below apply to all races in the 2021‐2022 Hands and Heels Jumps
Series, which will be held at the following meetings:

27/10/21 Taunton
01/11/21 Hereford
18/11/21 Wincanton
23/11/21 Sedgefield
10/12/21 Bangor‐On‐Dee

Further dates to follow, which can be found on the Racing Excellence website.

1.             All races will be for Conditional Jockeys and Amateur Jockeys who have not ridden more
                than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the rules of any Recognised Racing Authority
                prior to October 24th, 2021. In addition, Amateur Jockeys must not have reached their 26th
                birthday prior to the first race in the Series.

2.             Horses should be suitable for very inexperienced riders, and therefore privileges will not be
                allowed. Stewards will NOT grant permission to any trainer for their horse to proceed to the
                start either before the signal to mount is given or purposely last. Horses must therefore not
                proceed to the start at a walk or trot.

3              Every rider must carry a whip. Whips can be pulled through from one hand to the other as
                often as necessary. A rider must not wave their whip or hit their horse with the whip, except
                that the whip may be used down the shoulder in the backhand position, with both hands on
                the reins, when approaching an obstacle. In exceptional circumstances the rider may use the
                whip for safety reasons and encouragement in the early stages of the race.

4.             a rider uses their whip as prohibited in paragraph 3, it will be regarded as improper use of
                the whip (see Rule (F)45) and the entry point penalty is a suspension of 7 days:

                 i) In the case of Conditional Jockeys, on days when a Conditional Jockeys’ race is
                 programmed to take place in Great Britain, or

                 ii) In the case of Amateur Jockeys, on days when a race open to Amateur Jockeys (for which
                 the rider is eligible by gender) is programmed to take place in Great Britain.

                This suspension will not count towards the total number of days suspended during the
                rolling six‐month period.

5.              If a rider is suspended for using their whip in one of these races they will be stripped of
                 existing points, but will be able to continue riding in the series. In the case of a second
                 offence the entry point penalty is a suspension of 14 days, on the days stated in paragraph 4,
                 and the rider will be prevented from riding in the remainder of the series.

6.              Prior to the race the Jockey Coach will brief riders on the conditions of the race.

7.              All riders must attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/ or a senior
                 jockey 90 minutes before the race. If a rider is unable to attend this course walk they must
                 obtain prior dispensation (see below). If a rider is unable to attend the course walk because
                 they are riding or leading up in an earlier race they will be expected to walk the course prior
                 to this, but must inform Polly Greco in advance. Failure to attend the course walk without
                 contacting Polly Greco in advance may result in the rider losing all riding skills and
                 professionalism points for the race in question. Repeat offences may result in the rider being
                 prevented from riding in the remainder of the series.
                 For prior dispensation from the mandatory course walk riders should contact Polly Greco 01638 665103.

8.              After the race, the Rider of every horse must report to the Stewards’ room where they will
                 be talked through the race by the Jockey Coach. This is a mandatory requirement and failure
                 to attend this debrief may result in the British Horseracing Authority preventing the rider
                 from taking part in the remaining races in the series. Special permission to miss the debrief
                 may be granted by the Stewards on the day for any rider who has to leave straight after the
                 race to travel to another meeting. This must be requested before the race. The Jockey Coach
                 may also contact riders after the race meeting to further advise them on their riding.

9.              The British Horseracing Authority are generously providing a prize to the winner of the
                  series; the winner will be the rider who accumulates the most points in the series.

10.             The points table for the series can be viewed on the Jockey Training and Development
                   website: https://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/racing‐excellence‐series/

 

The Novices' Championship Hurdle Series culminates in the final to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on Saturday April 24th, 2021.

Qualification for the final requires horses have been placed in the first four in a Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier in the 2020/21 season.

Date	Course	Race Type
05/12/2020	Aintree	Novices'
10/12/2020	Taunton	Novices'
12/12/2020	Cheltenham	Juvenile
12/12/2020	Doncaster	Novices'
16/12/2020	Newbury	Maiden
26/12/2020	Wincanton	Mares' Novices'
01/01/2021	Exeter	Novices'
02/01/2021	Hereford	Juvenile Maiden
08/01/2021	Newcastle	Novices'
13/01/2021	Leicester	Novices'
16/01/2021	Market Rasen	Novices'
21/01/2021	Ludlow	Novices'
22/01/2021	Musselburgh	Mares' Novices'
23/01/2021	Ascot	Juvenile
28/01/2021	Fakenham	Maiden
29/01/2021	Huntingdon	Novices'
06/02/2021	Sandown	Novices'
06/02/2021	Wetherby	Mares' Novices'
08/02/2021	Carlisle	Novices'
10/02/2021	Fontwell	Maiden
11/02/2021	Doncaster	Novices'
15/02/2021	Lingfield	Novices'
19/02/2021	Kelso	Novices'
21/02/2021	Uttoxeter	Maiden
02/03/2021	Catterick	Maiden
05/03/2021	Newbury	Juvenile
14/03/2021	Bangor	Novices'
14/03/2021	Warwick	Novices'
18/03/2021	Hexham	Novices'
20/03/2021	Kempton	Novices'
24/03/2021	Haydock	Maiden
25/03/2021	Chepstow	Mares' Novices'
25/03/2021	Sedgefield	Novices'
31/03/2021	Southwell	Novices'
01/04/2021	Ffos Las	Novices'
03/04/2021	Newton Abbot	Novices'
03/04/2021	Stratford	Novices'
11/04/2021	Plumpton	Maiden
16/04/2021	Ayr	Novices'
24/04/2021	Sandown	Final

 

QUALIFIED HORSES  

Updated 19/04/2021

In order to assist connections, we have created lists of horses currently qualified for the Final. This list will be updated monthly and is available below:

• NOVICES CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIED HORSES

 

 

The Racing Excellence Hands and Heels Apprentice Series is designed to assist in the education and training of young jockeys.

 

The special conditions set out below apply to all races in the 2021 Hands and Heels Apprentice Series, which will be held at the following meetings:

 

14/05/2021 Newmarket                               

02/06/2021 Nottingham                              

24/06/2021 Nottingham                              

01/07/2021 Yarmouth                              

23/07/2021 Thirsk                              

17/08/2021 Hamilton Park                              

05/10/2021 Brighton                              

08/12/2021 Wolverhampton                              

 

 

Further dates to follow, which can be found on the Racing Excellence website.

 

1. All races will be for Apprentices who have not ridden more than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the rules of any Recognised Racing Authority prior to May 11^th, 2021.

 

2. Horses should be suitable for very inexperienced riders, and therefore privileges will not be allowed. Stewards will NOT grant permission to any trainer for their horse to proceed to the start either before the signal to mount is given or purposely last. Horses must therefore not proceed to the start at a walk or trot.

 

3. Every rider must carry a whip. Whips can be pulled through from one hand to the other as often as necessary. A rider must not wave their whip or hit their horse with the whip. In exceptional circumstances the rider may use the whip for safety reasons and encouragement in the early stages of the race.

 

4. If a rider uses their whip as prohibited in paragraph 3, it will be regarded as improper use of the whip (see Rule (F) 45) and the entry point penalty is a suspension of 7 days on days when an Apprentice Jockeys’ race is programmed to take place in Great Britain. This suspension will not count towards the total number of days suspended during the rolling six-month period.

 

5. If a rider is suspended for using their whip in one of these races they will be stripped of existing points, but will be able to continue riding in the series. In the case of a second offence the entry point penalty is a suspension of 14 days, on the days stated in paragraph 4, and the rider will be prevented from riding in the remainder of the series.

 

6. Prior to the race the Jockey Coach will brief riders on the conditions of the race.

 

7. All riders must attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a senior jockey 90 minutes before the race. If a rider is unable to attend this course walk they must obtain prior dispensation (see below). If a rider is unable to walk the course because they are riding or leading up in an earlier race they will be expected to walk the course prior to this, but must inform Polly Greco in advance. Failure to attend the course walk without contacting Polly Greco in advance may result in the rider losing all riding skills and professionalism points for the race in question. Repeat offences may result in the rider being prevented from riding in the remainder of the series.

 

For prior dispensation from the mandatory course walk Riders should contact Polly Greco 01638 665103.

 

8. After the race, the rider of every horse must report to the Stewards’ room where they will be talked through the race by the Jockey Coach. This is a mandatory requirement and failure to attend this debrief may result in the British Horseracing Authority preventing the rider from taking part in the remaining races in the series. Special permission to miss the debrief may be granted by the Stewards on the day for any rider who has to leave straight after the race to travel to another meeting. This must be requested before the race. The Jockey Coach may also contact riders after the race meeting to further advise them on their riding.

 

9. The British Horseracing Authority are generously providing a prize to the winner of the series; the winner will be the rider who accumulates the most points in the series.

 

10. The points table for the series can be viewed on the Jockey Training and Development website: https://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/racing-excellence-series/

The Racing Excellence Apprentice Training Series is designed to assist in the continued education of young jockeys - it is the next step on from the Hands and Heels Series.

 

The special conditions set out below apply to all races in the 2021 Apprentice Training series, which will be held at the following meetings:

 

03/05/2021 Windsor                                                    

08/05/2021 Nottingham 

07/07/2021 Kempton Park

20/07/2021 Nottingham 

25/07/2021 Musselburgh 

08/08/2021 Haydock Park 

21/08/2021 Lingfield Park 

06/11/2021 Doncaster (Final) 

 

 

 

1. All races will be for Apprentices who have ridden not more than 20 winners under the Rules of Racing or the rules of any Recognised Racing Authority prior to April 30^th, 2021.

 

2. Every rider must carry a whip. Whips can be waved and used in the backhand position only.

 

3. If a rider uses their whip in the forehand position, which includes waving their whip in the forehand position it will be regarded as improper use of the whip (see Rule (F) 45) and the entry point penalty is a suspension of 7 days on days when an Apprentice Jockeys’ race is programmed to take place in Great Britain. This suspension will not count towards the total number of days suspended during the rolling six-month period.

 

4. If a rider is suspended for using their whip in the forehand position in one of these races they will be stripped of existing points, but will be able to continue riding in the series. In the case of a second offence occurring the entry point penalty is a suspension of 14 days, on the days stated in paragraph 3, and the rider will be prevented from riding in the remainder of the series.

 

5. Prior to the race the Jockey Coach will brief riders on the conditions of the race.

 

6. All riders must attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/ or a senior jockey 90 minutes before the race. If a rider is unable to attend this course walk they must obtain prior dispensation (see below). If a rider is unable to attend the course walk because they are riding or leading up in an earlier race they will be expected to walk the course prior to this, but must inform Polly Greco in advance. Failure to attend the course walk without contacting Polly Greco in advance may result in the rider losing all riding skills and professionalism points for the race in question. Repeat offences may result in the rider being prevented from riding in the remainder of the series. For prior dispensation from the mandatory course walk riders should contact Polly Greco 01638 665103.

 

7. After the race, the rider of every horse must report to the Stewards’ room where they will be talked through the race by the Jockey Coach. This is a mandatory requirement and failure to attend this debrief may result in the British Horseracing Authority preventing the rider from taking part in the remaining races in the series. Special permission to miss the debrief may be granted by the Stewards on the day for any rider who has to leave straight after the race to travel to another meeting. This must be requested before the race. The Jockey Coach may also contact riders after the race meeting to further advise them on their riding.

 

8. The British Horseracing Authority are generously providing a prize to the winner of the series; the winner will be the rider who accumulates the most points in the series.

 

9. The points table for the series can be viewed on the Jockey Training and Development websitehttps://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/racing-excellence-series/

 

 

The Racing Excellence Conditional Training Series is designed to assist in the continued education
and training of young jockeys ‐ it is the next step on from the Hands and Heels Series.

The special conditions set out below apply to all races in the 2021‐2022 Conditional Training series,
which will be held at the following meetings:

 

28/09/21	Worcester
27/11/21	Bangor-on Dee
05/12/21	Kelso
15/12/21	Leicester
30/12/21	Taunton

 

Further dates to follow, which can be found on the Racing Excellence website.

 

1. All races will be for Conditional Jockeys who have ridden not more than 20 winners prior to
   September 25th, 2021.

 

2. Every rider must carry a whip. Whips can be waved and used in the backhand position only.

 

3. If a rider uses their whip in the forehand position, which includes waving their whip in the
   forehand position, it will be regarded as improper use of the whip (see Rule (F)45) and the
   entry point penalty is a suspension of 7 days on days when a Conditional Jockeys’ race is
   programmed to take place in Great Britain. This suspension will not count towards the total
   number of days suspended during the rolling six‐month period.

 

4. If a rider is suspended for using their whip in the forehand position in one of these races
   they will be stripped of existing points, but will be able to continue riding in the series. In the
   case of a second offence the entry point penalty is a suspension of 14 days, on the days
   started in paragraph 3 and the rider will be prevented from riding in the remainder of the
   series.

 

5. Prior to the race the Jockey Coach will brief riders on the conditions of the race.

 

6. All riders must attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/ or a senior
   jockey 90 minutes before the race. If a rider is unable to attend this course walk they must
   obtain prior dispensation (see below). If a rider is unable to attend the course walk because
   they are riding or leading up in an earlier race, they will be expected to walk the course prior
   to this, but must inform Polly Greco in advance. Failure to attend the course walk without
   contacting Polly Greco in advance may result in the rider losing all riding skills and
   professionalism points for the race in question. Repeat offences may result in the rider being
   prevented from riding in the remainder of the series.

 

For prior dispensation from the mandatory course walk riders should contact Polly Greco 01638 665103.

 

7. After the race, the rider of every horse must report to the Stewards’ room where they will
   be talked through the race by the Jockey Coach. This is a mandatory requirement and failure
   to attend this debrief may result in the British Horseracing Authority preventing the rider
   from taking part in the remaining races in the series. Special permission to miss the debrief
   may be granted by the Stewards on the day for any rider who has to leave straight after the
   race to travel to another meeting. This must be requested before the race. The Jockey Coach
   may also contact riders after the race meeting to further advise them on their riding.

8. The British Horseracing Authority are generously providing a prize to the winner of the
   series; the winner will be the rider who accumulates the most points in the series.

 

9. The points table for the series can be viewed on the Jockey Training and Development
   website https://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/racing‐excellence‐series/

 

The Racing Excellence Hands and Heels Salisbury Apprentice Series is specifically designed to assist in the education and training of young jockeys.

 

The special conditions set out below apply to all races in the 2021 Hands and Heels Salisbury Apprentice series, which will be held at the following meetings:

 

13/05/2021

13/06/2021

11/07/2021

11/08/2021

02/09/2021 (Final)

 

1. All races will be for Apprentices who have not ridden more than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the rules of any Recognised Racing Authority prior to May 10th, 2021.

 

2. Horses should be suitable for very inexperienced riders, and therefore privileges will not be allowed. Stewards will NOT grant permission to any trainer for their horse to proceed to the start either before the signal to mount is given or purposely last. Horses must therefore not proceed to the start at a walk or trot.

 

3. Every rider must carry a whip. Whips can be pulled through from one hand to the other as often as necessary. A rider must not wave their whip or hit their horse with the whip. In exceptional circumstances the rider may use the whip for safety reasons and encouragement in the early stages of the race.

 

4. If a rider uses their whip as prohibited in paragraph 3 it will be regarded as improper use of the whip (see Rule (F) 45) and the entry point penalty is a suspension of 7 days on days when an Apprentice Jockeys’ race is programmed to take place in Great Britain. This suspension will not count towards the total number of days suspended during the rolling six-month period.

 

5. If a rider is suspended for using their whip in one of these races they will be stripped of existing points, but will be able to continue riding in the series. In the case of a second offence the entry point penalty is a suspension of 14 days, on the days stated in paragraph 4, and the rider will be prevented from riding in the remainder of the series.

 

6. Prior to the race the Jockey Coach will brief riders on the conditions of the race.

 

7. All riders must attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a senior jockey 90 minutes before the race. If a rider is unable to attend this course walk they must obtain prior dispensation (see below). If a rider is unable to attend the course walk because they are riding or leading up in an earlier race they will be expected to walk the course prior to this, but must inform Polly Greco in advance. Failure to attend the course walk withoutcontacting Polly Greco in advance may result in the rider losing all riding skills and professionalism points for the race in question. Repeat offences may result in the rider being prevented from riding in the remainder of the series. For prior dispensation from the mandatory course walk Riders should contact Polly Greco 01638 665103.

 

8. After the race, the rider of every horse must report to the Stewards’ room where they will be talked through the race by the Jockey Coach. This is a mandatory requirement and failure to attend this debrief may result in the British Horseracing Authority preventing the rider from taking part in the remaining races in the series. Special permission to miss the debrief may be granted by the Stewards on the day for any rider who has to leave straight after the race to travel to another meeting. This must be requested before the race. The Jockey Coach may also contact riders after the race meeting to further advise them on their riding.

 

9. The sponsors of the Series are generously providing a prize to the winner of the series; the winner will be the rider who accumulates the most points in the series.

 

     10.  The points table for the series can be viewed on the Jockey Training and Development            

             website https://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/racing-excellence-series/

 

 

The Racing Excellence Apprentice Training Series is designed to assist in the continued education and training of young jockeys - it is the next step on from the Hands and Heels Series.

 

The special conditions set out below apply to all races in the 2021 Haydock Park Apprentice Training series, which will be held at the following meetings:

 

27/05/2021

09/06/2021

01/07/2021

 

Further dates to follow, which can be found on the Racing Excellence website.

 

1. All races will be for Apprentices who have ridden not more than 20 winners under the Rules of Racing or the rules of any Recognised Racing Authority prior to May 24^th, 2021.

 

2. Every rider must carry a whip. Whips can be waved and used in the backhand position only.

 

3. If a rider uses their whip in the forehand position, which includes waving their whip in the forehand position, it will be regarded as improper use of the whip (see Rule (F) 45) and the entry point penalty is a suspension of 7 days on days when an Apprentice Jockeys’ race is programmed to take place in Great Britain. This suspension will not count towards the total number of days suspended during the rolling six-month period.

 

4. If a rider is suspended for using their whip in the forehand position in one of these races they will be stripped of existing points, but will be able to continue riding in the series. In the case of a second offence occurring the entry point penalty is a suspension of 14 days, on the days stated in paragraph 3, and the rider will be prevented from riding in the remainder of the series.

 

5. Prior to the race the Jockey Coach will brief riders on the conditions of the race.

 

6. All riders must attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a senior jockey 90 minutes before the race. If a rider is unable to attend this course walk they must obtain prior dispensation (see below). If a rider is unable attend the course walk because they are riding or leading up in an earlier race they will be expected to walk the course prior to this, but must inform Polly Greco in advance. Failure to attend the course walk without contacting Polly Greco in advance may result in the rider losing all riding skills and professionalism points for the race in question. Repeat offences may result in the rider being prevented from riding in the remainder of the series.

           For prior dispensation from the mandatory course walk riders should contact Polly Greco 01638 665103.

 

7. After the race, the rider of every horse must report to the Stewards’ room where they will be talked through the race by the Jockey Coach. This is a mandatory requirement and failure to attend this debrief may result in the British Horseracing Authority preventing the rider from taking part in the remaining races in the series. Special permission to miss the debrief may be granted by the Stewards on the day for any rider who has to leave straight after the race to travel to another meeting. This must be requested before the race. The Jockey Coach may also contact riders after the race meeting to further advise them on their riding.

 

8. The British Horseracing Authority are generously providing a prize to the winner of the series; the winner will be the rider who accumulates the most points in the series.

 

9. The points table for the series can be viewed on the Jockey Training and Development website:https://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/racing-excellence-series/