Jockey changes

I know that once upon a time ,declared jockeys could only be replaced by jockeys of similar competence and experience.Has that rule changed or are Delpech and Mgudlwa regarded as being on a par?

Morning Rob, must say had not heard that rule?

It definitely used to be so.I can remember horses being scratched due to "no suitable jockey available"....and suitable was the operative word.

Hi Rob the rule is that any jockey & apprentice can be changed before 9.00am in the morning of the race day concerned. There after a jockey has to replace a jockey, no like for like & an apprentice must replace an apprentice.A non claiming apprentice may pick up a jockeys ride & vicer verser. If there is no jockey available then an apprentice may pick up a jockeys ride & again vicer verser. I hope this helps.

Thanks A,that makes sense of that change then.