13 aspiring jockeys have joined Racing WA’s newly restructured Apprentice Jockey Coaching Program (AJTP).
The TWTP gives trade individuals the chance to finish Nationwide Accredited Coaching and acquire their Certificates III in Racing.
Completion of this system helped put them on a path to the Apprentice Jockey Coaching Program (AJTP) for individuals who wished to pursue an extra profession within the racing trade.
Racing WA Racing Coaching Supervisor Sharyn Lancaster mentioned it was thrilling to welcome the brand new cohort of apprentice jockeys and assist information them by way of the following stage of their careers.
“The newly refined four-year apprentice jockey coaching program gives the right pathway and help for younger riders on their journey to turning into senior jockeys,” she mentioned.
“This system permits the apprentices extra time to trip with a declare, whereas they study the sensible and theoretical facet of horse racing with a cohort of their fellow apprentices.”
Racing WA Jockey Coach Peter Corridor, who led the inaugural 12 months of the TWTP, mentioned the TWTP graduates have been able to embark on their apprenticeship journeys.
“We’ve seen success over the previous few years from our apprentice program and look ahead to rising the following technology of jockeys on the again of the monitor work riders’ program,” he mentioned.
Racing WA Jockey Coach John Claite mentioned it was an incredible alternative for the brand new apprentices as they launched into a various profession in racing, with the brand new AJTP cohort commencing in October.
“It’s a giant step for these younger folks, embarking on a brand new and various profession in racing, and all of us look ahead to serving to them develop on the street to success within the trade and in life,” he mentioned.
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