JUNIOR Academy days for 2020 will commence in February, with fresh applications flooding in every day. Junior academy is a one-day course for 10-16 year olds, of all levels of experience who share a love of horses.

The aim of the course is to get a taster of what it’s like to be a trainee jockey for the day and have an all-round fun filled experience. Last year’s junior academy days were hugely successful with many of our young attendees getting the opportunity to meet some high-profile Jockeys and trainers including Willie Mullins, Ruby Walsh, Paul Townend, Rachael Blackmore and Shane Foley, to name a few. Places are limited so we advise applications are sent in early to avoid disappointment.