Jockey is about to be disbanded Picture: Race Photos
The green and gold jockey groups that contributed to the race two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic are about to dissolve.
Racing Victoria made the announcement Friday afternoon after the previous week with the Victorian Jockeys’ Association.
This is one of many adjustments to the COVID-19 protocols of the race, adding the return of official tests.
The resolution comes less than 24 hours after Racing Victoria announced that a limited number of owners can return to the metropolitan slopes, starting with Saturday’s assembly at Sandown.
The existing COVID-19 weight scale in the races will continue until the end of December, hoping to return to the overall in the new year.
Jockey groups will end on Sunday night, but they will still have an adequate distance and there will be limits on the number of rooms on the jockey premises.
The restriction on the number of places where riders and track runners can ride will be removed.
The resumption of the official was approved on a limited basis, starting in Tatura on 23 November.
The occasions will be limited first to the express categories of horses (2 years, 3 years, undefeated horses of all ages and horses under embargo pending certification) with a maximum of 12 horses according to the trainer.
A new schedule will be published via VR in the next fortnight with two series of official tests to be scheduled on average month in the initial phase.
Protocols that restrict site exits to trained horses are the subject of continuous review and remain unchanged.
RV general manager Giles Thompson said he was pleased that the race had reached a point where he could facilitate some protocols.
“I would also like to specifically thank our Racing Clubs, who helped implement and manage protocols on race days and our riders, especially Green Team members, who made significant sacrifices in 2020 to deliver industry characteristics in the advent of a case or group,” Thompson said.
“While it is wonderful that we can provide some protocols, I need to implore everyone to avoid complacency. If you or someone you live with isn’t feeling well, stay home, let us know, and get tested. face mask as needed and be sure to maintain a proper social distance.
“In the future, we will continue to review all of our biosecurity protocols every week at the same time to ensure the safe continuation of careers and to review any adjustments announced through state governments, i. e. with respect to the border. interstate closures and travel. “