On Starting — Biding Races — Jockeys. 29 



A resolution was passed in 1865, "That it is 

 desirable that the ancient custom of jockeys having 

 first, second, and third masters, should not be dis- 

 continued, and that a jockey should be required to 

 fulfil his engagement when called upon by his 

 original masters according to their respective 

 claims of priority." 



No doubt such a resolution is desirable, but if 

 masters can discharge their servants at the end 

 of every season, the jockeys can withdraw their 

 services at the same period, otherwise the bargain 

 is not reciprocal, consequently illegal. 



The regularly established fees for jockeys are 

 5Z. 5s. for a winning, and 3?. 3s. for a losing ride ; 

 21. 2s. for riding a private trial. If a jockey be 

 ordered to attend a race-meeting, he may charge 

 his expenses to his employer, or divide them 

 between his masters. 



A custom has been introduced to charge 25Z. 

 for riding in the Derby, Oaks, and St. Leger, 

 which the Jockey Club do not sanction. 



