The Racing Victoria Apprentice Jockey Training Program (AJTP) aims to develop professional athletes for an international career in the racing industry.
Expressions of interest are now open for the 2024 Apprentice Jockey and Rider Development Squad intake. 2024 applications will close on Tuesday, 28 February 2023 at 5pm.
Learn more about the AJTP Learn more about the Rider Squad
Prior to acceptance into the Apprentice Jockey Training Program and commencement of the Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey), Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) is required.
The Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) is completed during the apprenticeship*.
The RGR40211 Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) course comprises the following units of study:
*Prior to commencing Cert IV Racing (Jockey) the RGR30518 Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) is required
Click here to watch Apprentice Jockey videos.
View more
Find out about the National Apprentice Race Series, the Asian Young Guns Series and the Longines Future Stars Race.
The Racing Victoria Apprentice Jockey Training Program aims to develop professional athletes for an international career in the racing industry.
Learn about the qualifications and experiences of our expert Apprentice Training Program coaches and mentors.
View the full listing of all Apprentice Jockey Riding Weights.
Learn more about the Rider Development Squad, which aims to enhance the skills of trackwork riders, providing a pathway to a jockey apprenticeship.
View More