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As a Permit Holder, can I train for friends?

30 Jun 14

No, a Permit Holder can only train horses owned by immediate family members.  These horses must be free of any lease or agreement from those whom you are not entitled to train.  Further information regarding the specific family members you can train for are detailed in both in the Guidance Notes which accompany the application form in the Licensing Forms section and in Rule (C)4 of the Rules of Racing.

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