Section 1619 - Apprentice Jockey AllowanceAn apprentice jockey shall be allowed the following weight allowances in all races, except stake and handicap races, and pursuant to Rule 1500(d):
(a) A seven (7) pound allowance beginning with their first mount and continuing until the apprentice jockey has ridden ten (10) winners;(b) A five (5) pound allowance from their tenth (10th) winner and until the apprentice jockey has ridden a total of forty (40) winners, or for one year, whichever comes later.(c) If after one year from the date of their tenth (10th) winning mount the apprentice jockey has not ridden a total of forty (40) winners from the date of their first winning mount, they may continue to ride with a five (5) pound weight allowance for one more year from the date of their tenth (10th) winning mount or until they have ridden forty (40) winners whichever comes first.(d) An apprentice jockey allowance may be waived with the steward's permission at the time of entry by the trainer or the trainer's designee.(e) In no event may an apprentice jockey allowance be claimed by more than 2 (two) years from the date of the tenth (10th) winning mount, unless an extension has been granted by the Board of Stewards or the CHRB pursuant to CHRB Rule 1500 (j).Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 1619
Note: Authority cited: Section 19562, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 19562, Business and Professions Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 19562, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 19562, Business and Professions Code.
1. Amendment filed 4-21-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 17).
2. Amendment of first paragraph and new subsections (a)-(d) filed 3-18-97; operative 4-17-97 (Register 97, No. 12).
3. Amendment of section heading and section filed 11-29-2023; operative 1/1/2024 (Register 2023, No. 48).