2021 BCWC Participating Jockey Health & COVID-19 Protocols

Del Mar Frontside Access Sunday, October 31 through Tuesday, November 2

Please be prepared to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival at the Del Mar Racetrack. In particular while in the Del Mar or Santa Anita Jockey’s quarters, please wear face masks at all times and wash hands frequently.

The CHRB Licensing and COVID-19 validation trailer is located inside of Main Gate off Jimmy Durante Blvd.

RACE DAYS, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 3 & THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4

In order to have access to the Del Mar Jockeys room on Wednesday, November 3 and Thursday, November 4, CA based jockeys and any out of state jockey that will be riding on Wednesday or Thursday must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the previous 24 hours, regardless of vaccination status. COVID-19 test may be PCR or Rapid Antigen test but cannot be an ‘at home’ testing kit. Jockeys who ride on Wednesday and Thursday do not need to be tested again before Friday and Saturday.

On Wednesday, November 3, all Jockeys room staff and valets must also present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the previous 24 hours, regardless of vaccination status. Please show your test results to the Clerk of Scales.

RACE DAYS, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5 & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6

In order to have access to the Del Mar Jockeys room on Breeders’ Cup Friday, November 5 and Breeders’ Cup Saturday, November 6, all jockeys that did not ride on Wednesday or Thursday, must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the previous 24 hours, regardless of vaccination status.

COVID-19 testing is available in the Del Mar First Aid office beginning on Thursday, November 4. First Aid is located on the 1st floor level (ground level) of the Clubhouse just past the DMTC Racing Office and DMTC Paymaster’s office. You may of course, use any testing facility.

You must pre-register for the testing at Del Mar by following this link https://www.covidchecktoday.com/2021breederscup

The code for registering for the RT-PCR test at no cost is: BCPCR
The code for those registering for a Rapid Antigen test is: BCRAPID

Del Mar Stable Area Access

All Jockeys must be credentialed via a BCWC issued participant credential or a California racing license. Please be prepared to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival at the Del Mar Racetrack to receive a validation sticker on your credential. Access to the stable area will not be permitted without a COVID-19 validation sticker.

Jockey Code of Conduct

  1. As a condition of riding in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, all Jockeys must agree to follow a code of conduct in an effort to assist with creating a safe environment at Del Mar Racetrack.
  2. The Jockey Quarters will be sanitized and deep cleaned prior to use on Friday, November 5 and again before use on Saturday, November 6, including the use of BioProtect which kills COVID-19 particles on contact.
  3. Meals and refreshments will be available to Jockeys in the Jockey quarters. Jockeys may also bring in their own food/beverages.
  4. Jockeys must wear appropriate face coverings to and from showers.
  5. Jockeys at ALL times, except during the running of the race, must correctly wear proper face coverings. Official Breeders’ Cup face masks will be provided along with your Breeders’ Cup Official Jockey Tee.
  6. Jockeys must practice social distancing when not riding and must refrain from congregating in groups within the Jockeys Room.
  7. Jockeys are encouraged to frequently wash hands and abide by all policies and procedures set forth in the Jockey Health Protocol policy.
  8. Jockeys staying in local hotels must agree to limit social contact with each other, with their owners and trainers, agents, and valets while they are not at the racetrack.
  9. If using the exercise centers at the hotels, please use social distancing, the wearing of facial coverings, and limit their exposure to no more than what the center may hold while maintaining social distance.
  10. Limit dining to restaurants that can provide private alcoves or have reduced table capacity to reduce further exposure to wait staff and other dining customers.