16th November 2015, 08:26 AM
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That's a very strange move for Racing Victoria!
The skills required between riding and training are extremely different.
Many successful trainers were jockeys at one point, but not at the same time!
To obtain a trainers licence is quite different these days, it's extremely hard and one must go through quite a number of courses, background checks, knowledge of rules and regulations, acceptance rules and be accredited.
Not sure how good this is for racing in general.
I can forecast, all sorts of problems IF jockeys are able just to apply for dual licences (including apprentices) and automatically be trainers.
Then have them riding their own horses.
Jockeys cannot bet, but trainers can.
Can a jockey who is suspended still train?
Can a trainer who is suspended still ride?
Think it's a perilous move.
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