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NOTICE
Apprentice Jockey Allowance Structure – Season 2025-26
Please be informed that the weight allowances applicable to Apprentice Jockeys for the Season 2025–26 shall be as follows:
5 kg allowance – Until the jockey has ridden 10 winners
(Note: Apprentice jockeys claiming this allowance are not permitted to carry a whip.)
3.5 kg allowance – Until the jockey has ridden 20 winners
2.5 kg allowance – Until the jockey has ridden 30 winners
1.5 kg allowance – Until the jockey has ridden 40 winners
Upon riding 40 winners or attaining the age of 25 years, whichever is earlier, apprentice jockeys will not be entitled to claim any allowance.
Please note:
- No weight allowance may be claimed in Sweepstakes or Terms Races.
- An Apprentice shall be entitled to claim same allowance specified under Rule 100(h) throughout the day of racing as he/she was entitled to claim at the beginning of that day.
Asst. Stipendiary Steward
19.07.2025
