How To Get Involved
2009 Championships
Owner:
HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum
Trainer: Gill Duffield
Jockey:
Simon Walker
Lady Rider: Rachael Kneller
Novice Rider: Jack Sherwood
Pure Bred Arab:
Adraaj
Anglo Arab:
Dancing Grace
Thoroughbred: Chapter
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If you would like to take part in ARO Racing, please
see the information below, which will give you an idea of what is involved
and how to get started, including training advice & raceday
guidelines for anyone who is new to racing.
Click here to download the ARO
Information Pack or click on the links below
to navigate to each of the sections below.
ARO Racing provides competitive, exciting, predominantly amateur flat racing which is, above all, great fun for participants and spectators alike. Racemeetings, run under the BHA Regulations for Arabian Horse Racing, are held at some of the top racecourses throughout the country from May to October. Fixtures fall into two categories:-
- Standard Fixtures – between 7 & 8 races, all restricted to amateur riders with a variety of race types (i.e. maidens, handicaps and conditions races)
- Single Races – held at Thoroughbred Fixtures, these are our Showcase Handicaps and Group Races for Purebred Arabians where amateurs have the opportunity to ride against professional riders.
Owners Anyone can apply for an Owner’s Registration, either as a Sole Owner or as a multiple owner in the form of Partnerships and Syndicates.
Owner/Trainers or Owner/Trainer/Jockeys Anyone can apply for an Owner/Trainer or Owner/Trainer/Jockey Registration. This enables you to train and ride your own horse and/or any horses owned by a spouse or direct relative.
Trainers Anyone who does not hold a British Horseracing Authority trainer’s licence is eligible. Holders of a British Horseracing Authority Permit to train can only train horses owned by themselves, spouse or direct relatives.
Jockeys Anyone over the age of 18 (16 with a guardian’s signature) who does not hold a professional rider’s licence can apply for an ARO Rider’s Licence, including holders of a British Horseracing Authority Amateur Riders Permit (Cat A & B) and Point-to-Point Riders Qualification Certificate.
To register as any of the above you will need to complete and return the following form: -
Horses Horses eligible for Arabian Racing fall into three categories:-
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Pure Bred Arabs
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Anglo & Part Bred Arabs - A minimum 12.5% Arab blood
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Thoroughbreds - New to ARO in 2006, the current restrictions are listed in the Open Race section below.
You will require the following form for each registered horse:-
All horses must be registered in their relevant Stud Book, be parentage verified and hold a current passport issued by the Stud Book. They must also be fully vaccinated, and these vaccinations must be recorded in the passport.
What races can you take part in…
Distances &
Race Types
Races are run over various distances, ranging from 5 furlongs to 2 miles.
All details are listed for each race meeting in the Racing Calendar.
Races for Pure Bred Arabs
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Maidens
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Handicaps
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Conditions Races
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Group Races
Races for Anglo and Part Bred Horses, and Thoroughbreds
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Handicaps & Conditions Races
Race Types Each ARO Racemeeting features 2 Open Races for Anglos, Thoroughbreds and Part Bred horses, including a combination of Open Handicaps, Handicaps and Conditions Races, run between 5 furlongs and 1mile 6 furlongs. Although eligible to run in all races, a horse must run in 2 Open Races in order to be awarded an ARO handicap rating; up to that point it must carry top weight of 11st 4lb in handicaps. The weight range of ARO Handicaps is from 11 stone 4lb to 9 stone.
Open Race Series for Thoroughbred, Anglo and Part Bred Horses
To be eligible for these races, Thoroughbreds must:-
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Have a flat rating of 42 or less
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Have a National Hunt rating of 72 or less (over hurdles or chases)
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Be aged 7 and over, without a BHA rating
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Be aged 7 and over and unraced
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Have been out of a licensed trainer's yard for over 1 month
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Not have won a race with a penalty value since May 2006 of over the value of £3,500.
The following conditions apply:-
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The maximum weight will be 11st 4lb (excluding Conditions Race penalties)
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Winners of Open Races will carry a 4lb non-cumulative win penalty
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Anglo Arabs and Part Bred Arabs will receive a 21lb allowance in Conditions Races
- Mares receive a 5lb allowance in Conditions Races.
Prize Money…
Total estimated prize money in 2010 is in excess of £300,000 (2008 prize
money £235,389).
Purebred
Arabian Races
Principle Pattern Races
The Hawthorn Hill Arabian Racing Stakes
Newbury Tuesday 22nd June
Group 2 (4 yrs old & upwards)
1m2f
£3,000+
UAE International Arabian Stakes
Newmarket Wednesday 7th July
Group 2 (4 yrs old & upwards) 1m £30,000
Dubai
International Arabian Raceday
Newbury Sunday 18th
July
Group 1 (4 yrs old & upwards) 1m 2f £40,000
Group 1 (4 yrs old & upwards) 6f £18,000
Group 1 (Mares & Fillies Only) 1m 2f £18,000
Group 2 (3 yrs old only) 7f
£15,000
UAE Arabian Derby
Ascot Saturday 24th July
Group 1 (4 yrs old only)
1m2f
£50,000
Clarendon International Stakes
Bath Monday 27th September
Group 3 (4yrs old & upwards)
6f
£5,000
Main Qualifiers
Series
Jebel Ali Series
16 qualifiers, for horses rated up to 80, run over a variety of distances,
are held throughout the ARO season, each with a prize fund of £1,060.
The finals will be held at Warwick on Saturday 9th October.
Gold Final 1m 2f
£5,000
Silver Final 1m
2f £2,500
Bronze Final 1m 2f
£2,000.
Royal
Cavalry Of Oman Qualifier Series
A series of 4 qualifiers, for horses rated up to 100, with a prize fund of
£1,300.
The final, with a prize fund of £6,000, will be run as a Single Race at
Newbury on Friday 13th August.
Royal
Cavalry Of Oman Novice Rider Series
A series of 5 handicaps for horses rated up to 70, with a prize fund of
£1,000.
Premier
Handicaps
Additional races run on Thoroughbred cards are programmed throughout the
season, with prize money up to £5,000.
Open Races
For Thoroughbreds, Part Breds & Anglo Arabs
The standard prize fund for Open Races is £400. The end of season
Championship will have a prize fund of £1,000.
- If you want to know more, request an Information Pack by completing the Information Request Form
- Download the appropriate registration forms, as indicated above. Click here to see full registration details
- Return the completed form/s directly to the ARO Office
- If you need to purchase a horse this can be done through private sales, public auctions and through our website on the Horses for Sale page (contact the ARO office for any advice or help if necessary)
Click here to download a Guide To Training Arabian Racehorses
If you would like more information or assistance, either call the ARO Office on 01635 524445, email info@aroracing.co.uk or go to the Area Reps page and contact your nearest rep, who will be happy to help you.
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