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You're hired – when to side with horses ridden by apprentices
Above The Rest (3rd right) gives jockey Clifford Lee his biggest win when landing the Bunbury CupCredit: Edward Whitaker
Richard Hannon and Andrew Balding have for the time being stopped recruiting new apprentice jockeys and should other trainers follow suit this could be bad news for punters.
A trainer can improve their chances of a winner by booking a good apprentice and, if a punter knows where to look, it is possible to get an edge by backing horses with these riders in the saddle. Here are a number of apprentice-themed angles to assist your pursuit of profits.
A penalised winner in a handicap turned out quickly under an experienced apprentice
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