How to become a Racing Trainee - Daily Life

The training of Racing Trainees is very tough. Trainees have to be absolutely determined and devoted, so as to cope with the rigorous schedule. A typical day for the trainees in Apprentice Jockeys' School is outlined below:

3:30 Wake up and prepare for trackwork

4:30 Trackwork under supervision from riding instructors

6:30 Grooming of horses

8:30 Breakfast, shower, and prepare for classes

9:30 Chinese / English Lesson / Certification Course in Racing

12:00 Lunch

14:00 Ding practices under supervision from riding instructors

15:00 Stable Work (feeding horses, cleaning stable etc.)

16:30 Fitness / Computer Lesson / Sports Science

18:30 Dinner

21:00 Bedtime