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Pay Raise for Queensland, Australia Jockeys

Nov 10th, 08
Queensland Racing Limited today agreed to increase the riding fee from $127 to $140 per ride after negotiations with the Queensland Jockey Association.

The increase follows a submission from the QJA based on the increasing costs incurred by jockeys to conduct their trade along with the sharp rise in travelling expenses due to fuel cost increases.

The increase has been backdated to September 1 with a fee of $140 per ride to apply in the first year.

In year 2 from September 1, 2009, the riding feee will increase by the Consumer Price Index based on the June to June CPI.

QRL will continue to contribute towards the riding fee at a cost of more than $6 million per annum.

QRL also agreed to increase the barrier trial riding fee from $27.50 per ride to $35 per ride effective from December 1, 2008.

An increase in CPI in line with the increase in the jockey riding fee will also apply from September 1, 2009. Racing Sports November 7, 2008

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