A beginners guide to⦠- ARO Racing
A beginners guide to⦠- ARO Racing
A beginners guide to⦠- ARO Racing
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An Introduction…<br />
<strong>ARO</strong> <strong>Racing</strong> in the UK provides competitive, exciting, predominantly amateur flat racing which is, above all, great fun<br />
for participants and spectators alike. Racemeetings, run under the BHA Regulations for Arabian Horse <strong>Racing</strong>, are held<br />
at some of the top racecourses throughout the country from May to October. The total prize money for 2010 was in<br />
excess of £320,000 spread over a total of 107 races. For more details see page 5.<br />
<strong>ARO</strong> fixtures fall into two categories:-<br />
1. Standard Fixtures – usually 8 races, all restricted to amateur riders with a variety of race types (i.e.<br />
maidens, handicaps and conditions races)<br />
2. Single Races – held at Thoroughbred Fixtures, these are our Showcase Handicaps and Group Races where<br />
amateurs have the opportunity to ride against professional riders.<br />
All administration including registrations, entries and declarations are by handled by the Arabian <strong>Racing</strong> Organisation<br />
(<strong>ARO</strong>), The Racecourse, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7NZ.<br />
The Arabian <strong>Racing</strong> Calendar is published monthly throughout the season (starting in March) listing each<br />
racemeeting and detailing all races held in the UK. This includes the specific weights and conditions for each race, as<br />
well as other useful racing information, and can be used as a reference when making entries and declarations.<br />
Each year a Fixture List is published which details the dates and venues of all <strong>ARO</strong> fixtures and Single Races. Please<br />
see Appendix 1 for full details of <strong>ARO</strong> Fixtures in 2011.<br />
Who can take part…<br />
Owners<br />
Almost anyone can apply for an Owner’s Registration, either as a sole owner or as a multiple owner in the form of<br />
Partnerships and Syndicates. If you are unsure as to your eligibility please contact the <strong>ARO</strong> Office on 01635 524445.<br />
What To Do Next…<br />
Locate a trainer for your horse (contact the <strong>ARO</strong> office for a current list or go to www.aroracing.co.uk – Find<br />
a Trainer)<br />
If you need to purchase a horse this can be done through private sales, public auctions and through our<br />
website (contact the <strong>ARO</strong> office for any advice or help if necessary)<br />
Contact the <strong>ARO</strong> Office for the appropriate registration forms or download them on the internet at<br />
www.aroracing.co.uk – Registration Forms (Registrations open from January 1 st 2011)<br />
Choose your colours and include them on the registration form. Don’t forget to have the silks made!<br />
Register yourself and/or your partnership or syndicate members and return the completed form(s) directly to<br />
the <strong>ARO</strong> Office with full payment.<br />
Go <strong>Racing</strong>!<br />
For more information on what to expect on the day see Appendix 3, The Racegoers Guide.<br />
Owner/Trainers or Owner/Trainer/Jockeys<br />
Almost anyone can apply for an Owner/Trainer or Owner/Trainer/Jockey Registration. This enables you to train and<br />
ride your own horse and/or any horses owned by a spouse or direct relative. You can also ride in races for other<br />
Owners and Trainers if you wish. If you are unsure as to your eligibility, please contact the <strong>ARO</strong> Office.<br />
What To Do Next…<br />
Contact the <strong>ARO</strong> Office for the appropriate registration forms or download them on the internet at<br />
www.aroracing.co.uk – Registration Forms<br />
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