Racecourse Access

ID cards are issued to all professional jockeys and are required to gain access to the racecourse and weighing room. Full jockeys can also apply for an ID card for a nominated user. The ID card MUST be worn on the relevant years lanyard, which will be renewed annually. Please note ID cards will not be replaced yearly, only the lanyards. A “J” car park label will also be sent out annually to PJA members, giving them access to their car park at the racecourse.

Please contact the PJA office for any queries.

Additional guest tickets for Jockeys’ family/close friends when racing are issued at the discretion of each racecourse and Jockeys should therefore contact the racecourse in advance.

Retired Jockeys

Retired jockeys who have ridden out their claim—95 winners for flat jockeys and 75 winners for jump – are entitled to apply for a Jockeys Recognition pass, providing them with complimentary access to racecourses (*some conditions apply for certain meetings).

Jockeys who have held a UK professional Jump licence for 10 years or a UK professional Flat licence for 15 years (regardless of claim) can also apply for a retired jockey ID access card and RCA car park label. They can also apply for a named second badge for their partner if they have held a professional Jockey licence for a further 5 years.

To apply and for further information, please contact the RCA office on 01344 873536.