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The Turf Club resurrects apprentice jockey school
Updated On: 22 February, 2023 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
Mahalaxmi racecourse reopens facility for aspiring professional jockeys; school in salubrious surroundings aims for all-round growth of students
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Racing official Harsha G S and Jethu Singh at the stables
The catchy number, ‘We wanna go back, back, back to school again’, played in the background as the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) released video footage of its new Apprentice Jockey School (AJS) in Mumbai. The facility was inaugurated on February 12. It is located on the way to the swimming pool for equines in the Mahalaxmi racecourse stable area. The racecourse did have a school earlier, near the office on the way to the Mahalaxmi helipad. The school was shut down years ago. This one has opened after approximately 10 years, after delays due to different reasons.
Daily living
Riding instructor and ex-jockey J E Peirera said, “We have 12 boys living and training in the AJS. The school has accommodation for the trainee apprentice boys. It also has amenities for everyday living. The boys have access to a kitchen with a fridge, microwave, dining table, all necessary cutlery, separate bathrooms and washrooms.” Most of the boys come from Rajasthan and Matheran.
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