KINGSTON, Jamaica - General manager of the Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC), Richard Longmore in this interview with The Quick Galloper explains the $500,000 fee being charged for entry into the 2024 Jockeys’ School.
Longmore in his interview with the Quick Galloper revealed the possibility of a decrease in the fees, and a more favourable payment structure.
He spoke today, April 24, 2024, at the orientation of riders entering the school held at Caymanas Park.
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JRC GM Mr Richard Longmore alluded to the Jockey's Training School 5-6 years ago constitute a cost of $430 - $450,000 hence, the current charge of $500,000ja is a marginal increase.Mr Longmore your clarity of mind should dictate your knowledge and understanding that the cost then 5 to 6 years ago was extremely excessive. Your then and now cost comparison outrageous.
Mr Longmore make reference to a short fall in cost associated with the 6 month training of $2.8 million Ja dollars to be undertaken by the JRC. Mr Manager what you are implying is that the prospective jockey's of 29 now stand at 25 will cost the commission approximately $15.3 million Ja dollars for the duration of the course to include breakfast, lunch transportation and tuition.
Where in the world of horse racing an industry cost $97.5 thousand US dollars to conduct a 6 month training program for jockey's. Your explanation appears dubious and misleading.Your 10% discount or subsidy on the 2nd term do not add up. All JRC is doing is enhancing their income
Mothers,Fathers,uncle, aunt, trainers, friends,owners etc under duress in trying to put together the excessive charges to assist or support these youngster to come up with installment payment
Ridiculous , you are eliminating hundreds of potentially champion jockeys with these fees, $100,000 should be affordable to most entrants