Unrest among jockeys prompts PJA board resignations

NEWBURY, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Runner make their way to the back straight during The BetVictor Non-Runner-No-Bet At Cheltenham Seniors' Handicap Hurdle at Newbury Racecourse on March 04, 2023 in Newbury, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Jockeys have been growing concerned by the leadership of the PJACredit: Alan Crowhurst

Unrest among jockeys has resulted in the resignation of a number of board members at the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA), including chairman Jon Holmes, the Racing Post understands.

Alongside Holmes, external director Simon Cox is understood to have resigned. The resignations from the PJA board do not include Ian McMahon, who was appointed chief executive of the organisation in April last year following the departure of Paul Struthers in December 2021.

Concerns among PJA members have reportedly been swelling in recent months around the management of issues such as the new whip rules and proposed pay rises for valets.

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Peter ScargillDeputy industry editor

Published on 5 May 2023inBritain

Last updated 16:30, 5 May 2023

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