Racing: No insurance cover, no rides

SYDNEY - Leading interstate riders may be forced to boycott Queensland racing - including the upcoming Magic Millions carnival - if suitable insurance cannot be arranged.

Under the WorkCover agreement in Queensland, compensation is only paid to injured jockeys based on earnings in that state.

Darren Beadman is among those considering the options and may miss the ride on Cajou in the Magic Millions Classic on January 13.

Cajou scored an emphatic victory at Rosehill on Saturday to cement her claims as a serious contender for the A$1 million race for two-year-olds at the Gold Coast.

The Canberra Racing Club faced a similar situation last year and was forced to cancel or transfer some meetings due to a lack of cover.

ACT legislation does not class jockeys as employees and after months of negotiation, the ACT government agreed to underwrite the self-insurance arrangements until March 31 next year.

- AAP