EMPLOYMENT OF JOCKEYS.
There seems to be considerable doubt on the lninds of some horse owners as to the employment of jockeys. The A.E.C. rules are perfectly clear on this point, which is one of considerable importance so far as ensuing honest racing is concerned. Eule 175, page 46 is as follows : i — " Any owner or trainer, who shall knowingly employ an unlicensed jockey, shall be fined any sum not exceeding twenty-five pounds." When it is remembered that, if a licensed jockey, for mal-practices, suffers the suspension of his license for one or two years, and that for that term he can in no way employ himself at his business, it will be seen what a powerful rod is in the hands of clubs for the punishment . of wrong doers. For example, the English jockey, Charles "Wood, whose license the Jockey Club has refused to renew for a year, suffers to the extent of at least £10,000, as this sum is estimated to be his annual earnings for riding alone. If clubs will only be loyal to the rules having for their object the purity of the turf, the croocked running which is only too prevalent will come to an end.
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Northern Advocate, 10 March 1888, Page 3
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201EMPLOYMENT OF JOCKEYS. Northern Advocate, 10 March 1888, Page 3
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