More people are expected to apply to become jockeys thanks to the Olympic equestrian events.
'Horse riding has become the talk of the town recently, so I believe more youngsters will like to try their hand at becoming jockeys,' said Amy Chan Lim-chee, chief of talent development at the Jockey Club's Apprentice Jockeys' School.
Ms Chan said the school received 400 to 500 applications for racing trainees last year and expected to receive more this year. About 100 people have applied so far this year.
About a dozen trainees will be recruited after passing a fitness test, an individual interview and a day camp at the jockey school at Beas River.
The successful applicants will receive one year of training in riding techniques, stable management, horse handling, work safety, English, computer literacy and physical education.
Their monthly pay will be about HK$7,000.
The trainees who perform well will be given the chance for further training at local and overseas racecourses.
