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AN
INTRODUCTION TO ARABIAN RACING
ARO,
The Racecourse, Newbury, Berks RG14 7NZ
01635 524445
www.aroracing.co.uk
The
new ARO website is very informative and has all the
latest news on races, results, courses, owners, horses
and trainers.
The
Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) controls Arabian
racing in the UK. Meetings are under Jockey Club
Regulations for Arabian Horse Racing and are held at
some of the top racecourses in the country.
Flat
races for Arabs are between 6 furlongs and 2 miles and
the horses are rated on ability. Banded races are for
those rated 50 and below. Horses carry specific
weights in accordance with their rating and the
conditions of the race. The Arabian Racing Calendar
publishes specific weights and conditions for each
race held.
The
majority of the meetings consist of between 6 and 8
races on the card of which one will usually be an open
race for Anglos, Part Breds and Thoroughbreds. These
meetings are restricted to amateur riders. Dubai Day
is an international meeting for both professional and
amateur riders and is usually held at Newbury
Racecourse. There are also Showcase Handicap and Group
Races which are held at Thoroughbred meetings and are
open to professional riders.
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Horses
eligible for Arabian racing fall into 3
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1.
Pure Bred Arabians
2.
Anglo and Part Bred Arabians (minimum 12.5% Arab
blood)
3.
Thoroughbreds (new for 2006 and with restricted
eligibility)
All
horses have to be registered in their relevant
Stud Book, be parentage verified and hold a
current passport issued by the Stud Book. All
horses must be fully vaccinated.
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Trainers:
Anyone
who does not hold a Jockey Club Licence to
train, but including Permit Holders, can apply
for an ARO Trainers Licence. They are able to
train horses owned by themselves and others.
Holders of a Jockey Club Licence can only train
horses owned by themselves, their spouse or
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Riders:
Anyone
who does not hold a professional riders licence
can apply for an ARO Riders Licence. Those who
have not previously race ridden or have limited
experience will be required to pass a Rider
Assessment and if necessary attend a one day
seminar at either the British Racing School or
the Northern Racing College.
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