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The date for the annual TAB.com.au National Jockeys Trust T20 Cricket Match has been set for 22 January at Caulfield Park, with the NJT selection panel announcing the cricket teams today.

On behalf of the Trustees of the Denise Cobcroft Breeding Trust, Mr Bob Charley AO today announced a bequest of $400,000 to the National Jockeys Trust in accordance with the wishes of Denise.

Congratulations to Darren Beadman, patron of The National Jockeys Trust, who trained his first winners for the Godolphin stable yesterday.

The Australian Jockeys Association and National Jockeys Trust are deeply saddened by the events on Saturday 8 April involving the death of one jockey, and critical injuries to another three riders.

A trio of Melbourne Cup-winning jockeys will swap their saddles and silks for a bat and ball this Tuesday, 24 January, when they take to the pitch in the annual TAB.com.au NJT20 Cricket Match at Caulfield Park.

Western Racepix created a 2017 calendar with the purpose of donating all proceeds to the National Jockeys Trust. The calendars showcased photos from various feature race meetings at Ascot, Belmont, Bunbury, Northam, Pinjarra, Broome, Kalgoorlie, Moonee Valley, Gold Coast and Royal Ascot. Horses such as Winx, Buffering, Chautauqua, Black Heart Bart, Delicacy, Perfect Reflection, Magnifisio and Whispering Brook are featured.

The fifth annaul TAB NJT20 Cricket Match 2017 was a huge success. We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support from sponsors, players, volunteers, suppliers, donors and racing fans. All assistance plays a vital role in the success of the cricket day and providing support to jockeys and their families in need.

During the Racing.com Coverage of The Valley night meeting on Friday 27 January 2017, you have the opportunity to bid on the Cricket shirts worn by the players in Tuesday's NJT20 Cricket Match won by the Jockeys who defeated the Racing All Stars.

The National Jockeys Trust T20 Cricket Match is currently in the 5th year, held on Tuesday 24 January 2017 at Caulfield Park in Victoria. The Jockeys take on the Racing All Stars (Trainers, Media, Racing Executives and Sports Stars) in an effort to raise money for the National Jockeys Trust and provide a wonderful Racing Community day for all racing fans and participants to enjoy together.

DATE - Tuesday 24 January 2017 VENUE - Caulfield Park, Corner Hawthorn/Balaklava Road, Caulfield TIME - Gates open at 12pm with the game scheduled for 1pm.