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	How To Get Involved		2008 Championships Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum Trainer: Mrs Gill Duffield Jockey: Mr Simon Walker Lady Rider: Miss Anna Wallace Novice Rider: Mr Mark Cooper Pure Bred Arab: No Risk Al Maury Anglo Arab: Curupanna Thoroughbred: Son Of Sophie Trainers Championship Sponsors
Come Racing 2008 Fixtures ARO Racecourses Annual Raceday Membership Next Racemeeting Purchase Tickets Racegoers Guide Dubai International Raceday		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 on the links below to navigate to each of the sections below. An Introduction Who can take part The people The horses The Races Open Race Series How to get started Other helpful information An introduction... 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 6 & 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 where amateurs have the opportunity to ride against professional riders. Who can take part… 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. You will require the following form:- ARO Sole Ownership Form 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. You will require the following forms:- ARO Owner Trainer Form ARO Riders Licence Form 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. ARO Trainers Licence Form 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. You will require the following form:- ARO Riders Licence Form Back to top Horses Horses eligible for Arabian Racing fall into three categories:- Pure Bred Arabs Anglo & Part Bred Arabs - A minimum 12.5% Arab blood 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:- ARO Horse In-Training Form 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. Back to top 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 Maidens Handicaps Conditions Races Group Races Races for Anglo and Part Bred Horses Handicaps & Conditions Races Race Types Each ARO Racemeeting features either 1 or 2 Open Races, 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 7lb in handicaps. The weight range of ARO Handicaps is from 11 stone 7lb to 9 stone. Back to top Open Race Series for Thoroughbred, Anglo and Part Bred Horses To be eligible for these races, Thoroughbreds must:- Have a flat rating of 42 or less Have a National Hunt rating of 72 or less (over hurdles or chases) Be aged 7 and over, without a BHA rating Be aged 7 and over and unraced Have been out of a licensed trainer's yard for over 1 month Not have won a race with a penalty value since May 2006 of over the value of £3,500. The following conditions apply:- The maximum weight will be 11st 7lb (excluding Conditions Race penalties) Winners of Open Races will carry a 4lb non-cumulative win penalty Anglo Arabs and Part Bred Arabs will receive a 21lb allowance in Conditions Races Mares receive a 7lb allowance in Conditions Races. Back to top How to get started… 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) Back to top Other helpful information... Click here to download a Guide To Training Arabian Racehorses Click here to download the Trainer's Raceday Guide Click here to download the Jockey's Raceday Guide 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. Back to top
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