Payne-led battle sees dual-licences introduced by racing NSW

Michelle Payne has swayed Racing NSW to allow jockeys and trainers to hold dual licences.

RACING NSW boss Peter V’Landys has credited Michelle Payne for the state’s decision to allow trainers and jockeys to hold dual licences.

Holding a dual jockey-trainer licence from riding in New South Wales had previously been unavailable to participants, with the racing body citing integrity risks as a concern.

In a statement released by Racing NSW, V’Landy’s lauded Payne for her perseverance in getting dual-licences green lit in the state.

“Racing NSW considers the integrity of thoroughbred racing to be paramount at all times and must be always the first factor satisfied before any change,” said Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’Landys.

“Accordingly, The Board of Racing NSW received a report which provided confidence that any integrity concerns previously raised, had been addressed by the introduction of LR56.

“Racing NSW received submissions from several interstate dual licence holders, led by Michelle Payne, who explained the benefits of allowing dual licences.

“Racing NSW determined that by allowing jockeys to transition into a training career whilst continuing to compete as a jockey, will provide a sustainable business model for these riders and allow them to continue to have a career within the racing industry.

“Without the determination and drive of Michelle Payne this may not have come to fruition.”

Racing NSW’s conditions for dual-licence holders

  • A person may not hold a dual licence for more than five years to encourage the transition into training.
  • A dual licence holder based in NSW must not train more than five horses and must have more than 24 race rides each racing season.
  • A dual licence holder that is the trainer of a horse entered in a race, may ride that horse but shall not be declared for, or ride, any other horse in that race.
  • In the event that a dual licence holder is the trainer of two or more horses in the one race, the Dual Licence Holder shall not be permitted to ride in such race.
  • Dual licence holders based interstate may compete in NSW as a jockey/trainer, subject to the terms and conditions set by their interstate licence.
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