Jockey Medicals at
The Lodsworth Clinic

Fully approved BHA medicals

We’re authorised to carry out Jockey Medicals that meet all British Horseracing Authority (BHA) standards — from amateur to professional licences — so you can be confident your medical is valid and compliant.

BOOK YOUR JOCKEY MEDICAL TODAY

Care from Experience

Dr Guy Mitchell not only brings medical expertise but also first-hand experience as a former amateur jockey. He understands the pressures of racing and offers flexible appointments to fit around your training and commitments.

FAQs

  • You will need to bring the following items with you:

    • Photographic ID

    • Glasses (if worn)

    • A urine sample

    • A list of any medications you take

  • We are licensed to undertake this through the NHS app or by using a system called Accurx Web:

    both systems provide simple and secure healthcare communication.

  • Your medical assessment will normally cost £150 (providing no additional tests are indicated)

  • All medicals for applicants over the age of 55 should include blood tests (as a minimum Full Blood Count, Renal/Liver Function, Fasting Lipids and Blood Sugar) and a reported resting ECG. If your cardiovascular risk (as calculated by the Q-RISK scoring system) is raised, then a Cardiology appointment will be needed. These investigations will incur additional costs.

  • Participants in Charity Races staged as part of a race card under rules are equally required to follow the above schedule.

  • If you do not meet the standards required to pass the jockey medical, your case will be referred to the BHA Chief Medical Officer.