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Jockey Licence - Victoria

Description

You will need this licence if you are a jockey and intend to ride horses in official races, trials or events. There are four types of licence:

  • apprentice jockey
  • racing jockey
  • jumps jockey (A and B)
  • picnic jockey.

Interstate or international jockeys must apply for a visiting jockey licence.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must:

  • have the practical, pre-requisite experience reasonably required to be a Jockey and to ride at the level permitted by the relevant licence
  • have the necessary skill and pass various riding assessments conducted by the Agency
  • be at least 16 years of age
  • meet the requirements of the Agency's 'Medical Standards of Fitness to Ride'.

You will also be required to satisfy the following assessments:

  • National Police Record Certificate
  • Racing Disciplinary Record
  • Race Riding Record
  • interview with RV (where required)
  • knowledge of the Rules relating to Jockeys.

Prerequisites

Must Have

National Police Certificate

Duration

Licences are valid from 1 August to 31 July that racing season.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Jockey application fees:

  • apprentice jockey - no fee
  • jockey - $190.00
  • picnic jockey - $190.00
  • jumps jockey 'A' and 'B' - $190.00

Fees for 2024-25

Act(s) name

Racing Act 1958 Victoria

Administering agency

Racing Victoria

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.