Can anyone tell me how apprentice jockeys in Australian racing get a mount on top rated horses? I see race conditions where "apprentices aren't allowed to claim". Does this mean they sometimes have to right to choose their own mount? We slangily call them "bugs" here in the States.
I see the same apprentice (Mick Bell) on 3 top rated horses at Cessnock.

Posted at 03:47 A.M.? not many souls stirring, I'll bet. It's 10:47 A.M. Monday for me. Since it's Tuesday for you, I must be the one who's "down under". HA.

Regards,


Glenn

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