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November 2019 www.racecourseassociation.co.uk CONTENTS

Welcome 03 Showcase & Awards 05 08 Raceday Experience Forum 09 Did You Know... 10 Badges & Pass 2019 11 Racegoers Club 12 Five Minutes of Fame 14 GBRI 15 Racing to School 16 Racing Together 17 Racing Foundation 18 RaceTech 19 Racehorse Owners Association 20 TBA/TTC & HBLB 21 Careers in Racing 22 Women in Racing 23 Watt Fences 25 Duralock 26 TRIC 27 Overview of British Racing 28 Diary Dates / Contributors / Staff 29 Contact List

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Front Cover: The Racecourse team were crowned 19 22 Racecourse at Showcase 2019

2 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page WELCOMEWords by Paul Swain

the past 12 months. Our thanks again the turf , during the Welcome to to Vivien Currie, Ashley Moon and the Ebor Festival. The judges were Hamilton Park team plus our partners unanimous in their choice and a hearty Moët Hennessy, Great British Racing congratulations goes to William Derby, and Racing Post for their unwavering Anthea Morshead, Adrian Kay and their support. team. Pontefract’s Showcase Champion As you can appreciate in the wake of the win was a fantastic moment as they Showcase & Awards, a good portion of became just the second ‘small’ November’s Update recaps the event racecourse to win our most prestigious and gives you the first-take from our accolade. Under the astute leadership winners. of Gundill and Richard Aside from Showcase, the end of the Hammill, Pontefract have transformed year is always an incredibly busy time for their business over a number of the RCA team. We have been: around years and in 2019 were able to count the country with Marketing Services rising attendances, a phenomenally workshops, preparing for Racegoers successful new pizza restaurant and Club renewals, releasing racing data Guinness World Record amongst their packs, hosting Members’ Fora and Congratulations to Pontefract accolades. The Champion Award was a finalising plans for our final meetings Racecourse, the latest name in our fitting end to the year; I speak for many in 2019 across the business. It’s a real Showcase roll of honour. when I say we can’t wait to see what the highlight of our work to be able to get team come up with in 2020. The tenth annual Showcase & Awards out and about to meet racecourse certainly did not disappoint and it The Racecourse Groundstaff Awards in teams in person and we thank everyone was a pleasure to have hosted the association with Pitchcare, Watt Fences who’s welcomed us over the past few event alongside Hamilton Park. The and Fornells also crowned its 2019 weeks. daytime seminar was crammed full of Champion, . York’s It just gives us enough time to plan one inspiring presentations, best practice Knavesmire turf is renowned for being final big event—the RCA Christmas and camaraderie, whilst the evening amongst the best in world sport and party! awards gave us chance to celebrate this year was the stage for countless the best of British Racecourses over top-class horses, including Queen of

3 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page NEWS FROM THE RCA

The latest from the Showcase Winners, Raceday Experience Forum and the Racegoers Club.

4 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page Cheltenham made it back-to-back wins in the Food & Beverage category A SPARKLING NIGHT for the stunning Horse & Groom, a gastro-pub themed hospitality concept that proved a sell-out success at this AT HAMILTON PARK year’s Festival™. Such was the fierce competition in this category, the judges awarded Perth a Highly Commended accolade for their partnership with Heritage Portfolio which has delighted racegoers throughout the season with The 10th annual Showcase & Awards crowned the best of 2019 fresh, innovative food and beverage options. • awarded Champion Racecourse accolade • 13 awards presented at by Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Employee of the year The of the Sport Award went Catriona Bissett and ITV Racing’s Chris Hughes the way of , who managed to beat off competition • Simon Bazalgette receives RCA Chairman’s Award in recognition of contribution to horseracing from some serious rivals to win with Hosts Hamilton Park were the Operational Excellence winners for their new onsite hotel development • Petra Gough of honoured with RCA Outstanding Award their Harvey the Horse Easter Trail which managed to secure a host of new attendees to the racecourse and this category, the judges awarded a crowned with our most prestigious cement the racecourse amongst the Highly Commended accolade to Ascot accolade, Showcase Champion.” city’s tourist attractions. on account of their summer festival with Sebastian’s Action Trust. “This was an exceptional year for Ripon’s green travel maps were a hit Pontefract, having been selected as with the judges in the Spotlight Award, The Digital & Social Media Excellence Finalists in three categories. Under the reserved for initiatives that were Award was reclaimed by Goodwood astute leadership of Norman Gundill standalone and could be adopted by following a new initiative to leverage and Richard Hammill, the racecourse other racecourses to enhance the social media influencers around the has continued to develop and innovate. customer experience. These maps Qatar Goodwood Festival, ensuring a In 2019, with both an increase in embrace the environmental nature of stream of organic, positive content. attendance and racegoer satisfaction Ripon’s brand and provide racegoers scores, Pontefract demonstrated an In its first year, the Diversity & Inclusion with cycle routes to the outstanding raceday experience for Award was won by Scottish Racing and racecourse. customers.” their fantastic partnership with William continued their outstanding Hill and Alzheimer’s Scotland to ensure "The foundations of our Showcase record in the Racing Together that racing in Scotland was dementia- & Awards, excellence and innovation, Community Award by making it four friendly and a welcoming day out for all were on show amongst all of our wins in five years thanks to the recent who attended. Beverley’s stellar work Finalists and the eventual winners. With innovations in the Aintree Community in welcoming Syrian refugees to the record numbers of submissions, the The Pontefract Racecourse team were crowned Champion Racecourse at Showcase 2019 Strategy. Aintree worked alongside racecourse was Highly Commended by competition in 2019 was the strongest the Royal Marines to introduce a the judges. we have seen. Our winners and highly health & wellbeing element to their commended have shown exceptional The Racecourse Association (RCA) is Hamilton Park Racecourse, there were a evening to be nominated by racegoers. Maggie Carver, Racecourse Association work and managed to interact with commitment to delivering outstanding delighted to announce that Pontefract total of 13 awards handed out by special Chairman, said: "I'm absolutely delighted Musselburgh were crowned best hundreds of local people. Due to the customer experiences.” Racecourse has been crowned guests Catriona Bissett and Chris that Pontefract Racecourse has been racecourse for Owners’ Experience Showcase Champion for 2019 at the Hughes. outstanding calibre of submissions in thanks to their fantastic raceday team tenth annual RCA Showcase & Awards. Beginning the night, the two awards led by Jane Walker. Racehorse Owners Held this year at Hamilton Park for individuals were presented. The Association (ROA) Members were Racecourse, the Showcase & Awards, Chairman’s Award for Outstanding instrumental in placing Musselburgh partnered by Moët Hennessy, Racing Contribution to the Racing was given on the shortlist for this award, with Post and Great British Racing (GBR), to Simon Bazalgette who recently their nominations demonstrating how celebrate excellence and innovation in stood down as Chief Executive of popular the racecourse is amongst this racecourse customer experience. the after 11 years at the vital customer group. helm. Petra Gough of Sandown Park As well as being named overall The 2019 Best Campaign Award was Racecourse was honoured with the Showcase Champion, Pontefract’s won by ARC & for their RCA Outstanding Achievement Award Guinness World Record-winning innovative take on family days. The for her continued commitment to Uniquely Yorkshire raceday wowed dino-themed days were a mammoth promoting racing at the venue. the judges in the Events category by success with racegoers, so much so creating the world’s biggest image York Racecourse celebrated a wonderful that the campaign and raceday was of a whippet made up of racegoers. evening by being crowned Champion rolled out across the ARC group. Newmarket was also rewarded with Groundstaff team in the Racecourse Operational Excellence was awarded a Highly Commended award in this Groundstaff Awards in association with to the 2019 hosts Hamilton Park on category for the world’s first official Pitchcare, Watt Fences and Fornells. account of the business-change project Peaky Blinders Raceday which proved York were also named winners of the to include an onsite hotel, transforming exceptionally popular with racegoers. Racing Post Readers Award to celebrate Hamilton Park from racecourse to York Racecourse celebrated a wonderful evening by being crowned Champion Groundstaff team in the Racecourse Groundstaff Awards in association with customer service, the only award of the Pitchcare, Watt Fences and Fornells. Across a sparkling awards night held at resort.

5 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page 6 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page 7 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page 8 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page A DECEMBER CHRISTMAS CRACKER

The final Raceday Experience Forum of started to embrace diversity & inclusion, Racecourse, seeing what they had done 2019 is taking place in December and and why this is so important. to transform their raceday experience will focus on the Great Racing strand over the last few years. The RCA’s Brand & Experience Manager of the Have a Great Day at the Races Paul Swain said “It has been a brilliant “The final meeting of the year is set to strategy. The meeting will look at how year for the Raceday Experience Forum be a cracker with presentations from marketers can embrace the vital work as we have worked through the four Harrison:Fraser, Two Circles, GBR and being done surrounding horse welfare, strands of our Have a Great Day at the the RCA. Looking ahead to 2020 the and how we can use the immense Races strategy. Forum will continue with the new-look back catalogue of legendary sporting Have a Great Day at the Races strategy, moments to attract new customers to “We have enjoyed informative focusing on what racecourses can do to the sport. Alongside this we will hear the presentations from both inside and attract a wide range of customers and latest update from GBR and the RCA outside of the industry and had an grow our fantastic sport.” will present on how racecourses have inspirational away day at Royal Windsor

9 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page DID YOU KNOW...

The RCA, with the support of our and a full package of information is ahead training video. Technical Group and racecourses, have available to racecourses. These guidance documents, along been working closely with the BHA Other guidance documents which have with all RCA Guidance documents, and NTF to develop RCA Guidance been reviewed and updated recently are available to racecourse via the Documents on developing and include Charity races and equine members area of the RCA website. implementing safeguarding policies. events, Parade ring safety, Racecourse The racecourse guidance documents stables biosecurity, PASS operational on safeguarding have been reviewed, tips and a new Stop race and hazard

Newbury Racecourse

RACECOURSE GROUNDSTAFF COURSES

The dates and locations for forthcoming Racecourse Groundstaff Courses have been finalised as follows:

Racecourse Turf Management Skills Courses (Level 2) , Newmarket 24th – 29th November 2019 12th – 17th January 2020

For more information on upcoming IOG courses or to reserve a place on the above courses please contact Anita at [email protected] at the Institute of Groundsmanship, 28 Stratford Office Village, Walker Avenue, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes, MK12 5TW, Tel: 01908 312511

10 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page BADGES & PASS 2019

The need-to-knows

RCA & Media Badge Posters for Accreditation Lists for Racecourses only

Racecourses only Eight copies of the large poster and four copies of the A4 sized Copies of the lists of 2019 RCA poster for 2019 have been sent to and Media Accreditation holders all racecourses. Extra copies and are available on request for electronic copies are available on racecourses only from Carol Walker request from Carol Walker

Missing Badges for 2019

RCA: 60, 176, 318, 333, 348, 463, 481, 482, 931, 939, 940, 1036, 1037, 1137, 1138, 1294, 1607, 1608, 1700, 1721, 1782, 1881, 1940, 2250, 2266, 2306, 2433, 2455, 2469 Media: 97 PJA: 19, 20, 26, 58, 59, 130, 134, 135, 150, 163, 193, 201, 207, 219, 239, 240, 247, 264, 322, 328, 333 NTF: 300, 301, 330, 374, 482, 483, 547, 577, 578, 633, 745, 800, 987, 988, 1006, 1043, 1244, 1326, 1365

11 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page THERE’S NO SLOWING DOWN FOR RACEGOERS CLUB

Words by Matt Jones

It was an action-packed start to 2019 Away from the racecourse November our Club AGM. I would like to thank the for Racegoers Club members with 18 has seen members witness the likes racecourses for their continued support events and stable visits for members to of Roksana and Mohaayed at work at of the Club. In 2020 Club members enjoy. Dan Skelton’s yard as well as Cloth Cap will be able to take advantage of 50 and Minella Rocco at Jonjo O’Neill’s complimentary racedays given to us by The second half of the year started Jackdaws Castle. Coming up in the racecourses. I’d also like to thank the with a sell-out event at Goodwood December members will be welcomed trainers who have welcomed us to their Racecourse on the Saturday of the to the stables of legendary, Cheltenham yards and worked with us throughout Qatar Goodwood Festival. Elsewhere Gold Cup winning trainer, Colin the year. Both of our Club horses on on the flat over 90 Club members Tizzard to see exciting horses such as the flat have been winners in 2019, and enjoyed a fantastic family day of racing LostInTranslation and in Club hurdler Some Day Soon has been a with a private facility at Epsom Downs their home environment. tremendous horse, finishing third in the on their Bank Holiday family fixture. In Grade 2 and we can’t wait to the north of there were events Racegoers Club Executive, Sophie see what he does next.” at York and Doncaster for members to Hellyer, said “November is one of attend along with a private facility on the most exciting times of the year If you’d like to find out more about Countryside Day at . at Racegoers Club as we launch Racegoers Club visit the website here: renewals for the next year and host www.racegoersclub.co.uk

Happy members with Some Day Soon after his third place effort in the Grade 2 Joy for Club members after Spirit Of the Sky’s runaway win at Nottingham Persian War

12 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page NEWS FROM THE SPORT

A look at the wider world of horseracing including updates from Racing to School, Racing Together plus 5 Minutes of Fame with Sophie Able.

13 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page 5 MINUTES OF FAME

What is your favourite racing memory? Watching win his first race at Newmarket

What’s the daftest work related question you have ever been asked? When was the Rowley Mile Millennium Grandstand opened?

Name one thing that drives you crazy? Inconsistency

If you weren’t at work today, what might you be doing instead? Sailing

If you were writing your autobiography the name of it would On what day of the week were you be... Sophie Able born and what was number one in Mind Over Matter the charts? Friday – Bucks Fizz-Land of Make Believe What do you find most rewarding? Seeing teams work effectively General Manager together When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up? A safari guide What is your most bizarre ? I can rap “Do the Bartman” song!

What’s your guilty pleasure? Percy Pigs What is something about you that most people don’t know? My first job in racing was at York What makes you tick? Racecourse as part of the Pink Lady Humour and seeing people have fun Team

Which tune is the most played on your iTunes? Green Day-Good Riddance

14 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page GOING GLOBAL

Words by Camilla Perrett

Promotion of British Bred Success

We witnessed eight Group 1 victories for British breeders during October. This year’s Oaks Champion, Anapurna took the Prix de Royallieu at ParisLongchamp, the first Group 1 contest of the two-day Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe meeting just moments after took the Stakes at Newmarket. Newsells Park Stud enjoyed a landmark result in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe as co-breeders of not only race victor Waldgeist but fourth placed Japan too.

Glass Slippers won her first Group 1 race when taking the Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp and secured back-to-back wins in the Prix de la Foret.

British homebred filly took the Bet365 Fillies Mile at Newmarket and Qipco saw two British success stories when Star Catcher won her third Group 1 race of the season when victorious in the QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes and won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.

Waldgeist winning the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp

October Sales at

More than 1,500 yearlings were sold at The world’s largest horses-in-training Park Paddocks during the Tattersalls sale was held at Tattersalls in the October Yearling Sales. Book 1 saw last week of October and demand ten lots selling for 1,000,000 guineas continued throughout the four-day sale or more with the half-brother to St with a clearance rate of 90% James's Palace Stakes winner Barney taking the turnover for the sale past 25 Roy selling for 3,600,000gns, the million guineas. The sale attracted an highest price given for a yearling colt extraordinarily diverse crowd of buyers anywhere in the world this year. Book with the top 20 lots selling to England, 2 saw the record price broken twice on Ireland, America, , Bahrain, the opening day and Book 3 and 4 saw Dubai, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia. increases in clearance and median.

15 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page DUBAI FUTURE CHAMPIONS EDUCATION WEEK

Words by Rob Sage

The sixth Dubai Future Champions the pupils were welcomed to venues was absolutely brilliant, added another Education Week hailed as 'awesome' by such as Dalham Hall Stud, Tattersalls, Academy pupil. Newmarket pupils. Rossdales Equine Vets and the British The week culminates in a fantastic trip Racing School. They also came up close The entire Year 8 group from to the Rowley Mile Racecourse, where all to horses in training for the popular Newmarket Academy was part of 166 pupils got to experience the thrill of sessions at Warren Hill and at Bedford week-long activity that introduced a day at the races. House Stables. them to local businesses intrinsic Some of this year’s pupils even got an to the racing industry. Dubai Future Feedback from the pupils was once extra special treat, as His Highness Champions Education Week in early again inspiring: “Nothing should be Sheikh Mohammed himself sat down October is a collaboration between improved just carry on being awesome,” beside them as they were given facts Newmarket Racecourse, Jockey Club said one of the group on Racing and figures about his stud! Estates and Godolphin. Delivered by Heritage day. “Meeting and New Racing to School and Palace House, Approach, the Dalham Hall Stud visit

Racing to School’s first collaboration with the A fond farewell to Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust Trustees David Adam and (YGAM) Morag Gray

Colleagues at YGAM ran some interactive sessions with a Racing to School group David Adam and Morag Gray – two in October to engage pupils to think about the relationship between gaming and much-valued and long-serving Trustees gambling, as a way of raising their awareness about safety, related harms and - will reach the end of their terms this sources of help. year. We are extremely grateful for all their fantastic support and passion for The feedback from this pilot event was extremely positive. the work of Racing to School and Racing Together. Thank you.

16 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page RAISING AWARENESS, FUNDS AND HELPING OUT GOOD CAUSES NATIONWIDE Words by Lucy Gurney

Chelmsford City has been volunteering awareness for the charity, but to train at their local hospital to help smarten raceday staff as Dementia Friends. up the garden area. The Broomfield Aintree celebrated further growth of Hospital is often the place where injured their community programme to include jockeys are taken for treatment, and the Park Palace Ponies, an inner-city riding racecourse team wanted to show their school in Toxteth. The racecourse appreciation as part of their year-round hosted their recent graduation local volunteering. ceremony (pictured), where 2012 Grand The Jockey Club announced their latest National winner Neptune Collonges paid charity partnership with the Alzheimer’s a surprise visit. Society, not only to raise funds and

Sports Chaplaincy, Volunteering and Sport Sponsorship

On this month’s blog we have been Best of luck to all RCA Showcase & As we approach the Christmas period exploring the pastoral care provided Awards finalists, but in particular the don’t forget to send all your festive by Sports Chaplains, thanks to Hennie Racing Together Community Award community activity, events and news to Johnston who volunteers as Chester’s finalists – you are all winners, as are the [email protected] raceday chaplain. communities lucky enough to live near to your racecourses. Kate Austin told us about sharing her infectious enthusiasm for the sport through volunteering; as a Racemaker, Volunteer Careermaker and as Secretary of the Racing Club. Ed Nicholson provided an overview of Unibet’s evolving approach to sport sponsorship and supporting mental health. Seb Garner, Manager of Shetland Pony explained how the brilliant Shetland racing roadshow raised £45,000 for the Cancer Trust last year. also supported the charity through their recent dedicated fundraising raceday. Hot off the press is the latest Racing Together brochure, showcasing the fantastic community engagement activity taking place right across the industry. Pick one up from us at the RCA Showcase & Awards!

17 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page GREAT PROGRESS IN RESEARCH

Words by Tansy Challis

Last year, we awarded a grant to the already signed up to this, including Concussion Foundation for the testing Bob Champion and Richard Pitman. of 50 jockeys and relevant controls as • Other sports have followed part of a wider 3-year collaborative horseracing’s lead and are taking study of 250 volunteers to establish part in the wider study including whether retired sportsmen and rugby, motor sports, cycling and sportswomen have an increased rate of skiing. neurodegenerative disease or an earlier onset of neurodegenerative disease. • A large amount of additional data is being analysed for publication Horseracing has one of the highest including papers on methodology, recorded rates of concussion across neuropsychology, neuroimaging, all professional sports but there is biomarkers, balance testing and currently no evidence to show whether profiling. retired jockeys suffer from increased rates of depression, suicide or • Agreement to test a further 50 dementia – over and above that found jockeys and controls at Beacon in the normal population. We felt that Hospital in Dublin. research into the effects of concussion • Project leader, Dr Michael Turner, on jockeys would be of crucial benefit to has been selected as a keynote their health and that the industry had a speaker at the 2020 International responsibility to better understand the Olympic Committee World implications. Conference on the Prevention of • The full study is due to be Injury & Illness in Sport. completed in April 2020 but we are We very much look forward to delighted to report that a number reporting on the full findings and of additional outcomes have recommendations of the research next already been : year. • The set-up of a brain donation initiative to enable screened volunteers to donate their brains for further research. A number of high-profile retired jockeys have

18 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page RACETECH

Words by Kate Hills

A look behind the scenes with RaceTech on British Champions Day

QIPCO British Champions Day at RaceTech created enhanced runners and riders and keeping a calm, Ascot is the richest day of presentation coverage for both organised ambience at the start of each in the British Racing Calendar and RacingTV and , Championship race. One of them was so perhaps unsurprisingly it was the SSR’s extras included two roving radio equipped with a head camera to cover largest ever single day event RaceTech cameras, a Sky pad and a HiMo camera the action at very close proximity. has delivered. Our teams were out for capturing colour and the run off. The Photofinish team used both the in force providing multiple feeds, Further crew on the day reads a bit Reverse Angle system and the standard plus full integrity services with many like a Christmas Carol and included: mirror imaging. They were delighted enhancements and extras. ten engineers, four directors, three with the close finish image provided Our included three full size HD fully producers, four sound operators, three by and equipped OB trucks including OBX our graphics operators, three photofinish which caused much discussion on TV newest and largest flagship unit. We had operators and a dreamcatcher operator channels as well as shared interest 24 cameras in a multitude of positions serving the stewards. across social media platforms. around the course and site, along with We also provided additional editors, It was a successful day and not five roving cameras to capture colour minders and further technical operators. forgetting we were also spread across and show different areas and added The RaceTech starting stalls team the country covering racing at Catterick, attractions. Viewing was also enhanced of eighteen were proud to provide Ffos Las, Market Rasen, Stratford and by using three Super Slo Mo cameras. an excellent service loading the elite Wolverhampton.

19 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Words by Pip

Industry Ownership Strategy: Update

Syndicates Mark scheme, which will be used to Industry Ownership Racedays measure the customer experience of As outlined in previous editions of We are still in the process of developing individual syndicates. Update we are continuing to work with the calendar of events for 2020. We Kempton Park on the development Racecourse Quality Mark Scheme have been slow to confirm dates for of dedicated syndicate facilities. We some months as we have had limited Thank you – again – for the support would be delighted if we could expand options. We will provide more detail of the 2019 Racecourse Quality Mark. this across other racecourses: please around the schedule and programme We are in the process of reviewing contact [email protected] if you would shortly. the scheme ahead of 2020, and are be interested in assisting with this considering a range of options and initiative. criteria. Please let us have any feedback Work is also continuing on the Syndicate regarding the initiative. Manager Accreditation Scheme: An email will be circulated setting out this will provide a robust framework the principles for 2020 shortly. News for syndicate managers, and will be regarding the 2019 ROA Gold Standard complemented by a parallel Quality Awards will also follow.

20 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page BREEDERS ASSOCIATION & THE THOROUGHBRED CLUB Words by Olivia May

Breeders Badge Scheme

The TBA and the Thoroughbred Discover Racehorse Ownership Race Chase which has been previously won Club would like to thank the following Weekend for half-price. Half-priced by Ms Parfois and Magic of Light, who racecourses for their support in offering tickets can be purchased on the day was runner up in the Grade 1 Randox badges to TBA members. If you would from Ticket Office East following Health Grand National. The offer further information on badges offers presentation of a valid TTC membership entitles members to one badge only for our members then please contact card. and to purchase additional badges the TBA office on [email protected] please contact the ticket office at the and the Thoroughbred Club on p info@ racecourse. 18 December thethoroughbredclub.co.uk Newbury Racecourse have kindly These offers are for TBA members Discover Racehorse Ownership offered TBA member free entry to only. If you would further information Weekend Raceday the December Afternoon Raceday on badges offers for our members then on Wednesday 18 December, upon please contact the TBA office on info@ Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November presentation of a valid TBA membership thetba.co.uk Members of the Thoroughbred Club card. The race day with feature the have the opportunity to attend Ascot’s TBA-sponsored Listed Mares’ Novices’

HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD - MOVES PREMISES The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has moved to new premises. The new address is:

21-27 Lamb’s Street London WC1N 3NL

All phone numbers and email addresses remain the same.

Any questions should be directed to Annabel Fearn, Business Manager: Email: [email protected]. Tel: 020 7333 0043 HBLB, 21-27 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London WC1N 3NL.

21 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page CAREERS IN RACING

Words by Adam Harman

Horseracing and Football partner up for latest Explore Racing Day

The University Campus of Football Adam Harman, showcasing to the Business were again invited to attend an students all that happens on a race day Explore Racing Day held by Careers in with access to the weighing room, and Racing. This year’s venue was Kempton parade ring. Park Racecourse where a group of 20 Paul Brewster, Programme Leader at Business Development students and 3 UCFB Wembley said “This is our second lecturers attended the day. invitation to an Explore Racing Day and Careers in Racing invited various to see one of our very own students partners to speak, including the RCA’s in Cameron Brown stand up and give very own Paul Swain who completed the a presentation on his journey into the Graduate Development Programme in racing industry so far shows just how 2012 – presenting on how racecourses inspiring days like today can be.” accommodate the current market and If you wish to host an Explore Racing how the sporting venues provide such Day at your racecourse please get in great days out. touch. Cameron Brown who attended the E: [email protected] UCFB Explore Day last year at Royal Windsor and went on to complete this year’s Graduate Programme, gave an insightful presentation on his journey from UCFB student to a career in the racing industry. Many of the students found this inspiring as Cameron was in their shoes only 12 months prior. Elliott, Head of Careers Marketing and Recruitment, gave an overview of the racing industry and the various career paths available including information on the Graduate Programme and examples of current jobs that are posted on our ever- growing job board. The day also involved a behind the scenes tour of the Kempton Park operation led by Careers in Racing’s

22 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page THE RACING HOME SYMPOSIUM

“Racing Home” is a symposium examining what it feels like to be a working mother in the horseracing industry, understand the decision making that takes place and exploring the impact of returning to work after maternity leave.

Through the Racing Home symposium, Women in Racing hopes to raise awareness of issues that mothers working in racing contend with, by sharing experiences and encouraging debate from an invited audience. The impact of having children and the work/life balance is a topic which women are often reluctant to discuss openly as they fear it could affect their career prospects and alter their boss’s, colleagues' or management’s perception of them.

Women in Racing Chair, Tallulah Lewis said: “We are very excited to be holding this event and to be able to bring awareness to such a key topic. As part of Women in Racing’s commitment to our members and other women working in the industry, we hope that this event will start the conversations that highlight the challenges faced by many Racing is struggling to attract and retain women in horseracing.” Racing Steering Group and Suzanne talent any activities which hope to ease Homewood - Samsung Sales that burden are to be welcomed. As an Stakeholders and leading figures Director, will provide a valuable forum industry looking to the future it is vital from across the sport and Women for discussion offering a comprehensive that we adapt to be able to compete in in Racing members will be attending understanding of the decisions working the labour market as it rapidly changes. the symposium at the Royal Over- mothers face. It is not only right, but also sensible that Seas League in London on Monday we examine the issues that may be 18th November at 3:45pm. Racing stopping parents from returning to work Home, kindly supported by the Racing or joining our industry. We look forward Foundation, will offer attendees to supporting the event and future the opportunity to gain a deeper activity to address this issue”. understanding of the issues faced by many participants across all areas of the The symposium will host a panel horseracing industry. of distinguished keynote speakers: Catherine Beloff - BHA Director of Legal Rob Hezel, Racing Foundation Chief & Governance, Gina Bryce - TV & Radio Executive said: “We are delighted to Presenter, Debbie Grey - Diversity in support this initiative. At a time when

23 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS

A word from partners of the RCA : Watt Fences, Duralock, TRIC and an Overview of the remaining British Racing Date

24 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page WATT FENCES

Wattfences supply a full range of products for Racecourses across the UK and Ireland

One Fit Hurdles Markers & Directional Arrows Birch Hurdles

Our product range includes Hurdles and Fences made from natural birch, rubber and Plastic Birch, Gallop Rail, Wings, Directional Arrows, H & C Markers, start equipment and much more.

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25 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page DURALOCK

• DURALOCK JUMP WINGS •

Jump wings have been flavour of the month at Duralock during October. With over 20 wings being ordered and manufactured for clients across the UK. Duralock manufacture suitable wings for all venues and occasions.

CONTACT US TODAY TO DISCUSS ALL FECNING PROJECTS

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26 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page Join The Racing Industry Course for 2020

Applications are now being taken for The Racing Industry Course, which will take place from Monday 3rd February to 7th February 2020 at the British Racing School in Newmarket.

Whether you already work within horseracing or simply have a desire to learn about what goes into running and administering the multi-million pound industry then TRIC is the course for you. With an established reputation, TRIC attracts delegates from all over the world as well as a top-class line-up of speakers throughout the week.

Run by the British Horseracing Authority, TRIC is held in Newmarket, the epicentre of British racing, and hosted by the British Racing School which not only provides first-rate lecture facilities but also overnight accommodation and full board for all delegates.

TRIC provides a fascinating overview of all facets of the racing industry, from the history of the sport to promotion and its contribution to the British economy. Leading trainers and jockeys give their views of the hands-on aspects of racing, while a number of the sport’s administrators detail the day-to-day running of and breeding in this country and in other racing jurisdictions.

Duncan Gregory, Operations Director at the British Racing School said, “This is an outstanding opportunity to learn about the intricacies of the racing industry and to explore the many issues it faces, both here and abroad. The course attracts a host of top speakers and feedback from delegates is invariably outstanding. Places are limited so be sure to reserve yours”.

The five-day course is £1,300 which is residential and the price includes all meals, accommodation and excursions. For more information or to reserve a place please contact Cath Goff at The British Racing School on [email protected] or call 07766 051545 or 01638 665103. Further details of the course are available on our website

27 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page OVERVIEW OF BRITISH RACING ONE DAY SEMINARS 2019

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“The s ran crs in I’ve r an in rs sars an th • 19 November 2019 – Newbury Racecourse crs content” Hosted by: Mick Fitzgerald “Thank rn in a g a a rn I’m ci r r Do you want to develop your career in horseracing or perhaps you carr in racing” are new to the industry and would like to expand your knowledge of the sport? Get a jump start with this seminar, delivered by the “Absolutely anasic a c National Horseracing College on behalf of the British Horseracing cains Bran ng Authority (BHA). It offers a friendly and fascinating introduction to an inrs in industry” the world of racing. “Overall a gra inrcin Briis You will learn how the various organisations involved in racing work together to deliver a compelling and highly popular sport. You will Racing cangs i is acing an have the unique opportunity to questions of and discuss issues ran stakeholders” with some of racing’s most experienced people, as well as network with other delegates from around the industry. “Whole a s inrai recommend” A packed covers many aspects of this complex sport. Subjects covered include: “Great a gra n an as • The British Horseracing Authority; g a gain rr insig in • Racing’s Finances: insr” • Racecourses; • Breeding and the stud industry; • Horse welfare • The rules of racing; A • The betting industry and the media; R A • The Racehorse Owners Association • Racing Administration (): • Racing Welfare. Whether you are new to the industry, are planning a career in the industry or simply want to learn more, this seminar is for you. This as cnac aina seminar will link to industry qualifications and will provide an excellent platform for the BHA’S two qualifications: Level 1 Award in Hrsracing g n An Introduction to the Horseracing Industry; and Level 2 Certificate r in The Structure of the Horseracing Industry. For further information inHc visit www.careersinracing.com

28 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page DIARY DATES

Wednesday 20 November BHA Executive Committee Friday 22 November Horserace Betting Levy Board Monday 25 November RCA Racing Group Tuesday 26 November RaceTech Board Tuesday 26 November RCA Technical Group Wednesday 27 November BHA Board Thursday 28 November BHA Racing Group

Monday 2 December Horse Writers & Photographers Association Annual Lunch

CONTRIBUTORS

Tansy Challis 07709 954620 [email protected] Lucy Gurney 07387 260980 [email protected] Adam Harman 020 7152 0068 [email protected] Kate Hills 07813947201 [email protected] Pip Kirkby 0207 152 0200 [email protected] Olivia May 01638 661321 [email protected] Amanda Prior 0207 152 0103 [email protected] Rob Sage 07798 655427 [email protected]

RCA STAFF CONTACT LIST

David Armstrong 01344 873538 [email protected] Katya Browne 01344 873536 [email protected] Andy Clifton 01344 625723 [email protected] Holly Cook 01344 873536 [email protected] Caroline Davies 01344 873536 [email protected] Dan Franzen 01344 873537 [email protected] Sophie Hellyer 01344 625912 [email protected] Matthew Jones 01344 873536 [email protected] Paul Swain 01344 873536 [email protected] Jackie Tizzard 01344 873537 [email protected] Carol Walker 01344 873536 [email protected] Kevin Walsh 01344 625723 [email protected]

EDITOR: Carol Walker The Racecourse Association Ltd

UPDATE is also available on our website: www.racecourseassociation.co.uk

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