Time to open up the conversation about “Jockey Sponsorship” – for too long Jockeys have been restricted for opportunities to seek individual sponsorship.Way back in 2006 as a director on the Australian Jockeys Association I was just so excited when, after long negotiations and jumping over hurdles from all of the Racing Authorities (pun intended) …
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Hitting an animal is incredibly hard to defend. In fact, the only person I can think of who you can make an exception for is Mick Fanning; or the guy from the more recent shark attack in QLD. Yet I’ve made a living out of riding horses, and yes- over my career I’ve been guilty …
Racing and riding the magnificent thoroughbred obviously comes with its many risks and dangers. It’s something that as a jockey we are very aware that accidents can happen, just like when you are driving a car, but is not something that you really think about. However accidents do happen. Over the years my injuries include: …
There’s always a buzz of excitement in the air on Cup day. The “interstate raiders” are in town, bringing their horses to have a crack at our feature races. I always relished the challenge of taking on the best on my home turf. Sometimes for a jockey, it’s the best chance you’ve got to showcase …
On Saturday 1st September, 2018 I was inducted into the SA Racing Hall of Fame at the 2018 SA Racing Industry Awards. To be inducted into the South Australian Racing Hall of fame is an enormous honour. To be considered to have my name alongside the legends of South Australia is extremely humbling. I’m very …
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As everyone who hasn’t been under a rock would know, I announced in March that this current Racing Season would be my last Adelaide Cup and SA Festival of Racing. I must say a big thank you to the Advertiser, Racing.com, TABRadio and all the other media platforms which have enabled me to reach out …
She is the first Australian woman to ride in a Melbourne Cup the first female to win the VRC Derby and one of the most accomplished female jockeys of all time, but a new chapter in Clare Lindop’s remarkable story now beckons as she today announces her retirement from racing. Lindop has co-incided her announcement …
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THE attitude towards female jockeys has changed rapidly in the past decade, as riders like classic-winning Clare Lindop set the pace by steering home Gr.1 winners and leading premierships. Now, as her riding career may be winding down, Clare reflects on her start in the industry and on some of the highs and lows of …
At just 35 years of age, champion jockey Clare Lindop has achieved more than most jockeys do in a lifetime. After a long layoff from injury, Clare finally made her much anticipated return to the track last Wednesday. In true Lindop fashion she is focused and determined to make every post a winner….. Article originally …
I grew up living on a property in Wangoom, a small dairy-farm town just outside of Warrnambool in country Victoria. There is a lot of racing action in Warrnambool, and a strong horse community. I was fortunate enough to live right next door to St Marys Pony Farm, a trial riding school. I learnt to …