This Series is specifically designed to assist in the education and training of young jockeys.

It is important therefore that these conditions are adhered to by Apprentices and their Trainers so that the maximum benefit can be obtained.

The special conditions set out below apply to the following series of Apprentice races, which will be held at the following meetings:-

22/04/08 - Southwell
25/04/08 - Wolverhampton
13/05/08 - Brighton
04/06/08 - Nottingham
15/06/08 - Salisbury
03/07/08 - Yarmouth
25/07/08 - Thirsk
13/08/08 - Hamilton
23/08/08 - Beverley
22/09/08 - Leicester
29/09/08 - Bath
25/10/08 - Doncaster

1. All races will be for Apprentices who, at the start of the current Flat Turf Season, have not ridden more than 10 winners.

2. As horses should be suitable for very inexperienced Riders, privileges will not be allowed. Stewards of Meeting will NOT grant permission to any Trainer for his 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.

4. The whip may be pulled through from one hand to the other as often as necessary.

5. A Rider must not hit his horse with the whip either with his hands on or off the reins or wave his whip. In exceptional circumstances the Rider may use the whip for safety reasons only.

6. If a Rider uses his whip as prohibited in paragraph 5 above, it will be regarded as Improper Riding (see Rule 153 (iii)) and the HRA have recommended to Stewards that they impose a minimum suspension of 7 days on those days when an Apprentice race takes place. This suspension will not count towards the total number of days suspended during the current rolling twelve month period.

7. If a Rider is suspended for using his whip in one of these races he will be disqualified from winning any prizes but will be able to continue riding in the series unless one of the races falls on a suspension day. In the case of a second offence occurring the HRA have recommended to Stewards that they impose a minimum suspension of 14 days on those days when an Apprentice race takes place, and the Rider will be disqualified from riding in the remainder of the series.

8. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or an HRA Official 90 minutes prior to the race and unless the rider obtains prior dispensation from this requirement from either the Jockey Coach or a Stipendiary Steward the HRA may prevent the rider from taking part in the remaining races in the series.

9. Prior to the race the Jockey Coach and/or an HRA Official will brief Riders on the conditions of the race. After the race, which will usually be the last race of the day, the Rider of every horse will be required to report to the Stewards' room where they will be talked through the race by the Jockey Coach from the British Racing School and/or an HRA Official. This is a mandatory requirement and failure to attend this debrief may result in the HRA preventing the rider from taking part in the remainder of the series. Special permission may be granted from the Stipendiary Steward on the day for any Rider who has to leave straight after the race to travel to another meeting. This permission will have to be arranged before the race. The Jockey Coach may also contact Riders after the race meeting to further advise them on their riding.

10. Trainers are responsible for giving adequate instructions to their Riders and failure to do so will result in disciplinary action being taken.

11. The sponsors, Pertemps People Development, are generously providing a prize which will be announced shortly, to the winner of the series; the winner will be:

(1) the Apprentice who accumulates the most win and place points in the series, combined with

(2) the Apprentice adjudged by The British Racing School as having demonstrated the most professional skills throughout the series. These skills will be based on riding ability and the overall professional conduct of the Rider on the day (presentation, punctuality and general conduct). The professional skills points will be finalised after the penultimate race of the series.