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May 2018 www.racecourseassociation.co.uk CONTENTS

Welcome 03 Insight=Growth 05 05 Showcase & Awards 2018 06 Racecourse in Focus 07 Did You Know ... 08 Groundstaff Courses 08 RCA Technical Group 08 RCA Safety Group 09 Badges & Pass 2018 10 Secondary Ticketing 11 Racegoers Club 12 Sponsorship 14 Five Minutes of Fame 16 BHA 17 GBRI 18 Racing Foundation 19 Racing to School 20 Racing Together 21 Racing Welfare 22 The Club 23 Thoroughbred Breeders Assoc. 23 RaceTech 24 Watt Fences 27 Pitchcare 28 Job Board 29 British Racing Overview Seminar 32 Diary Dates / Contributors / 33 12 Staff Contact List

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2 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page WELCOME The RCA has been out and about amongst racecourses over the past month hosting a variety of workshops to help our members…

Words by Paul Swain

Of course, the legacy of such events will be in evidence over time. This session looked at community engagement from different angles which we hope will inspire more racecourses to immerse themselves further within their localities. Another seminar which came to fruition over the past few days was the Festivals Workshop. As part of the industry-wide Insight = Growth programme with GBR, racecourses gathered to review insight into the Festival-goer audience and discuss how to grow these marquee events. Attendees at this session were not just the ‘usual suspects’ in terms of racing festivals—it was brilliant to After a busy month out on the road it see racecourses of all sizes coming has been a welcome change to have together to share best practice. some time in our Ascot office to take You can read more about both events The Leeds Rhinos Foundation gave a fantastic stock and prepare for the forthcoming oerview of their activity at our recent Maserclass later in the edition. summer racing period. We have further events scheduled in As I am sure is the same of many the coming weeks across a variety racecourses, plenty of our initiatives of subjects including major incident are leaving the planning phase and are awareness and race planning. I going into implementation. hope that these prove popular with This was certainly the case with our racecourses and you’re able to meet work alongside Racing Together as the different members of the RCA after many weeks of preparation, team who will be present at each. the second annual Racing Together Finally, speaking of team members, I’d Community Engagement Masterclass like to thank Will Aitkenhead for all of his was staged at . help and support in his two years at the As an integral part of our Have a Great RCA. Will is to leave us at the end of the Day at the Races Strategy, promotion month to take up a new position with of community engagement continues and all at the RCA to sit firmly within the RCA’s agenda and Racegoers Club wish him well for and it was a pleasure to see so many the future. racecourses present on the day taking note of the fascinating presentations on offer: from Leeds Rhinos to the ’s Going Green, we had it covered. The team get to work as part of the national Racing Together Day

3 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page NEWS FROM THE RCA

The latest from the RCA, with a look at the RCA Techical and Safety Group, the Racecourse in Focus and the Sponsorship figures for April 2018.

4 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page INSIGHT = GROWTH FESTIVALS WORKSHOP Racecourses gather to collectively grow the sport’s biggest assets Words by Paul Swain

As part of the Insight = Growth Experience Manager. “We are all aware of programme, over 30 delegates from 15 the importance of racing festivals to the racecourses gathered in London with overall growth of the sport, however this the RCA, GBR and Two Circles to discuss session uncovered some fascinating racing festivals and the insights that insights which can help us enhance could be gained from examining the data other important metrics, such as ticket of the racegoers who attend them. yield and customer experience, to help drive customer retention and ultimately As the crown jewels of the sport, the overall attendance.” these festivals are integral to reaching new audiences and are also proven to welcome back racegoers year after year “Upon the conclusion of due to the fantastic experience and the day, one racecourse racing on show. executive described it Pleasingly, those present at the workshop included racecourses as ‘unthinkable’ that a welcoming 100,000’s of racegoers marketing manager could to their festivals and those with a more boutique feel, highlighting that maximise the potential racecourses of all sizes can benefit of their marquee event from investing in marquee events. In total, the festivals discussed during the without seeing this workshop account for 1.5m racegoers, presentation. ". approximately 25%, of the sport’s annual attendance. “Upon the conclusion of the day, one “The Festivals workshop was highlighted racecourse executive described it as by the Insight = Growth steering group ‘unthinkable’ that a marketing manager as a subject of particular importance, could maximise the potential of their so I am pleased to have delivered such marquee event without seeing this a thought-provoking session to the presentation. Of course, the RCA, GBR racecourses. Our thanks must go to and Two Circles are here to help and Two Circles for the incredible level of we will do our utmost to ensure the key detail provided within this session.” learnings are shared with everyone who stated Paul Swain, the RCA’s Brand & could not attend.”

5 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page SHOWCASE & AWARDS 2018

6 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page IT’S THE RACECOURSE IN FOCUS Having been crowned Racegoers Club Racecourse of the Year for the second year running in 2018 and being the second winning most racecourse ever at the Showcase Awards

Words by Will Aitkenhead

York Racecourse could be forgiven for assuming there was little to do to improve the already impressive facilities at the track. The team at York are simply not like that though and they have just unveiled the brand-new centre course enclosure ahead of the Meeting getting their season underway. The £5m improvement scheme will offer an enhanced racegoer experience as well as a new name, The Clocktower Enclosure, which references the Listed building that enjoys an unrivalled view of the racing action, framed against the back-drop of the stands. Two large, modern toilet blocks at either end of the grass banking have been William Derby, Chief Executive and thank the 300 or so workforce who have built as well as twin canopies either side Clerk of the Course, said, “The course been on site to complete this scheme of the famous clocktower that offer enclosure has always been an important on time and on budget for racegoers to catering and betting facilities as well as and popular part of racing at York and enjoy.” some racegoer cover. Improved access I know it provides fond memories of The area will retain its traditional for pushchairs and wheelchairs plus a summer days’ racing for many people, atmosphere as an affordable place refurbishment of the turnstiles has also especially in the local community. been carried out. where families and social groups can “We are delighted to have made this enjoy either their own picnics or locally The scheme has been an architectural investment in this area of the course sourced “good food to go”. On the day, challenge, with the need to and I very much look forward to seeing entrance prices for the Clocktower the near 100-year-old Listed building generations of racegoers enjoy the Enclosure still start at just £5 for adults, itself whilst ensuring the new facilities enhanced facilities and improvements. rising to only £12 for racing+music are raised out of the flood plain, all in the It has taken a real effort by the events or the Ebor Festival; there are context of both a Heritage and Green construction and design team, in the further concessions for over 65’s and Belt setting. face of some pretty miserable weather free entry for accompanied under-18's in the and early spring, and I on all racedays.

7 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page DID YOU KNOW... Did you know that a new document of Intent. This document has been the measures they have in place to has been added to the RCA Gambling developed by the RCA in conjunction ensure compliance with their Betting Guidance Documents folder, providing with the Gambling Advisory Group Premises Licence conditions. best practice to racecourses on the to provide racecourses with development of a Gambling Statement comprehensive advice on documenting

RACECOURSE GROUNDSTAFF COURSES

The date and location for the 2018 Racecourse Groundstaff Course has now been finalised as follows:

18-23 November 2018 - Racecourse Groundstaff Turf Management Skills Course The , Newmarket

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

RCA TECHNICAL GROUP

The RCA Technical Group met on will be provided to all racecourses in The meeting was attended by: Thursday 5 April 2018. A summary of advance of the 2018 Awards process. the key points is provided below: Trainers’ Survey: The Group noted Caroline Davies that the Trainers Survey had been (Chair) Raceday Accountabilities: The Group completed and the results were being Edward Arkell received an update of the progress of analysed. (Large Independent Racecourses) the RCA and BHA workgroup to confirm National Association of Racing Simon Claisse raceday roles and accountabilities. Staff: The Group was updated on (Jockey Club Racecourses) Stewarding Consultation: The Group new procedures from the National Holly Cook was provided with an update on the Association of Racing Staff to provide (RCA) BHA’s consultation to explore changes feedback to racecourses. Roderick Duncan to the Stewarding model. Safeguarding: The Group noted () Non-Runners: The Group discussed that the BHA Safeguarding Policy and Jon Pullin the use of Going as a reason for Regulations were being updated, and (Arena Racing Company) self-certification, and requested that the RCA would update guidance George Noad further details from BHA regarding the to racecourses to reflect this. Jockeys (NTF) monitoring of this. Catering Guidelines: The Group Jimmy Stevenson Parade Ring Safety: The Group discussed the implementation of new (Independent Racecourses) discussed best practice and procedures catering guidelines and shared feedback Matthew Taylor regarding parade ring safety, and agreed from jockeys, which would be provided (RCA) that initiatives in this area should be to the PJA. Kirkland Tellwright supported across the Industry. Veterinary Matters: Representatives (Jockey Club Racecourses) Racecourse Groundstaff Awards of the BHA, ROA and Association of Sulekha Varma Criteria: A new proposal for the Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons joined (Independent Racecourses) criteria and judign of the Racecourse the meeting, along with the RCA and Groundstaff Awards was reviewed and NTF Veterinary Advisers, to discuss supported by the Group. Further details veterinary matters.

8 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page RCA SAFETY GROUP

The RCA Safety Group met on Thursday Accessibility: The Group discussed the The meeting was attended by: 5 April 2018. A summary of the key results of the RCA accessibility survey points is provided below: and agreed that key learnings and best practice should be identified and shared Caroline Davies Sports Grounds Safety Authority with racecourses. (Chair) Maintaining Vigilance in Safety RCA Operations Seminar 2019: The Phil Atkinson Conference: The Group received a Group agreed that the theme for the (Large Independent Racecourses) summary report of the recent SGSA RCA Operations Seminar 2019 would be Ilona Barnett conference, from representatives who Safety and Security, and the programme (Independent Racecourses) had attended. should include police and counter Holly Cook Consultation on the draft 6th Edition terrorism, risk assessments of stress in (RCA) of the Guide to Safety at Sports the workplace and relationships with third Nick Russell Grounds: The Group was asked to parties. (Independent Racecourses) discuss and review the points raised for NVQ Training for Racecourse Staff and Matthew Taylor the RCA’s response to the consultation Stewards: It was agreed that further (RCA) on the draft 6th Edition of the Guide clarification would be sought on the Joanna Wales to Safety at Sports Grounds. The draft training requirements for racecourse (Large Independent Racecourses) response would then be provided to all staff and stewards. Sarah Walters racecourses for comment, prior to being Major Incident Awareness Courses: (Jockey Club Racecourses) submitted to the SGSA. It was agreed that there should be two Safeguarding: The Group noted that the more workshops held in the north and BHA Safeguarding Policy and Regulations the east. The RCA would identify suitable were being updated, and that the RCA dates and these to racecourses would update guidance to racecourses once confirmed. to reflect this. The Group provided feedback for inclusion in the revised document.

9 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page BADGES & PASS 2018

The need-to-knows

RCA & Media Badge Posters

Accreditation Lists Eight copies of the large poster and four copies of the A4 sized Copies of the lists of 2018 RCA poster for 2018 have been sent to and Media Accreditation holders all racecourses. Extra copies and are available on request from Carol electronic copies are available on Walker request from Carol Walker

Missing Badges

RCA: 350, 359, 360, 442, 558, 559, 639, 640, 644, 969, 1276, 1277, 1647, 1654, 2273, 2279, 2311, 2313, 2377, 2383, 2501 Press: PJA: 116, 146, 160, 250, 259, 299, 315 NTF: 306, 307, 403, 404, 500, 501,1016, 1042, 1043, 1067, 1068, 1069, 1070, 1192, 1193, 1208, 1209, 1239, 1301, 1302, 1317, 1347 Officials: 118, 163

10 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page SECONDARY TICKETING

It has been a busy month for the secondary ticketing sector with some key developments regarding the secondary ticketing market which will have a positive impact for venues as well as customers – helping to crack down on websites charging rip-off prices

Words by Will Aitkenhead

Ticket resellers will now have to legally informed decisions when they choose bypassing the ticket sales limit and provide the following information: to purchase from these secondary causing events to become sold out platforms. extremely quickly. This will make it a • Location that the ticket provides criminal offence to purchase tickets access to e.g. seat or standing area Viagogo are yet to commit to these in such a way for sporting, cultural and agreements and the CMA have notified • Any restrictions around who can recreational events. them that they will take action through use the ticket e.g. user must with the courts unless they change their This is excellent news for all venues, original buyer stance. including racecourses. While many • Original price of ticket racecourses will have very limited At the recent All Party Parliamentary secondary ticket market activity (aside • Unique Ticket Number (UTN) if the Group on Ticket Abuse chaired by from touts) there are some fixtures event organiser specifies one Sharon Hodgson MP, the Advertising and events where tickets are appearing Standards Agency also presented The Competition and Markets Authority through these sites. Racecourses now rulings against these four websites and (CMA) has also secured pledges have the ability to provide the necessary concluded that they were misleading for from three major secondary ticketing information (UTN, resale clauses etc.) several reasons. Terms such as ‘official websites that they will provide additional to make sure that anybody purchasing site’ and ‘100% guaranteed’ have been information for buyers. through these sites is aware that their highlighted as being deceptive and tickets could become invalid. StubHub, GETMEIN! and Seatwave these websites now have three months have formally agreed to provide the to comply with the ruling. For more information or if you are information referenced above as well concerned that tickets for your events Meanwhile, the government has tabled as whether there is a risk a customer are appearing on these websites please the legislation it intends to use against might be turned away at the door contact Holly Cook - holly.cook@ ticket bots – computer software used and the identity of the ticket seller. racecourseassociation.co.uk by people to purchase multiple tickets This will help purchasers make more using multiple accounts and therefore

11 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page FIFTY YEARS YOUNG AND STILL GOING STRONG “I grew up in south London suburbia, And that’s not just the Racegoers Club but also those members who joined British with no horse background other than an interest in the sport,” he says. “Racegoers racing’s official supporters’ club when it was founded in 1968 with the aim of Club was the vehicle to allow me to go standing as a for racegoers across the country and ensuring they have racing more cheaply. When I first started work as an accountant, my holidays a voice with racecourses and in the wider industry were determined by the Club’s voucher book. In those days there was a south- west tour during Haldon Gold Cup week with Wincanton and Newbury, as well as groups and went on stable visits, which Exeter, and there were vouchers for all of also became very attractive, because them. again the Racegoers Club was the only The theme of entry concessions, stable one doing it at that time.” visits and rubbing shoulders with fellow Stapylton adds: “It was good value enthusiasts is echoed by Richard Hoiles, from the start, but membership gives now lead commentator for ITV Racing me even more value nowadays. In but a racing novice when he joined the the last couple of years, allied to the Racegoers Club as a late-teenager in the concessions, we have had up to about mid-1980s. comfortable going racing. It’s the age-old magazine,” he says, “and Ten To Follow 50 free days’ racing, courtesy of the “Membership also enabled me to visit a thing from schooldays, you don’t want to competitions, where one year I recall various racecourses, all the way from racing stable for the first time. It was on be the silly one who doesn’t know what having particular battle with a certain Newton Abbot in one direction to a Racegoers Club visit to the late John was going on. Mr G Orange, who nailed me in the final Newcastle in the other. Webber’s at Cropredy Lawn in around furlong as I faded up the hill. I’d no idea “I knew the form and the betting but 1985, and I remember meeting two of who he was, until a few years later I got “I don’t attend all of them, but I do go I’d no real idea of being exposed to the my favourites Mid Day Gun and Kelly’s into racing and found it was Graham to every meeting at Cheltenham and actual horses; one end bit, the other end Honor. His family were extremely helpful Orange, who worked as the racecourse probably around 50-60 in total through kicked, that was as much as I knew. Being and chatty and we were made to feel very PRO in Yorkshire.” the year, plus the Arc de Triomphe.” in the Racegoers Club environment, it welcome. Cheltenham, with its popular Racegoers was possible to questions without Today, Hoiles is an enthusiastic Club marquee during the Festival, is also “I’d never have had the nerve to phone a being made to feel silly. And once you Ambassador for the Club, as passionate Members such as Bob Stapylton, levels, encouraging attendance and a familiar haunt for Tom Scott, former trainer and ask if I could go round a yard, begin to know people, it’s even easier.” in his early-50s as he was as a teenager. originally from Wallsend near Newcastle, engagement with the sport. Adding chief executive of Worcestershire so this was a way of getting close to the “The fact the Club still exists, and still who recalls: “I was 19 when I joined value to membership through reduced Hoiles too found there was more County Cricket Club, who has been a action, and it taught you the etiquette. offers the same sort of opportunities, the Racegoers Club. I’m 69 now, so I admission has been a key objective to Racegoers Club membership course regular for 30 years. “Using the means I view it with great affection,” he must have been one of the founding from the start. “It definitely enabled someone from than concessions and stable visits. facility gives you a good idea of the says. members and I’ve stayed with it ever a non-horsey background to feel “There were other benefits, like the Stapylton is typical of those who took up membership, because you mix with like- since. the offer. “I remember in the first year of minded people,” he says. “People know “My father started my interest in racing. the Club, when the how to behave and be sensible, and they I used to go with him to Hexham on was a three-day meeting, several enjoy their racing.” Bank Holidays and loved it. As soon as coaches left each day from Portman the Racegoers Club was advertised, I Square in the middle of London, where thought it was a great opportunity to The Jockey Club had its headquarters,” get involved because of the admission he says. “There was no M40 in those concessions, which have remained days and it took quite a while, but coach constant throughout the years. travel and admission for the three days cost £7.50 – not bad value!” “Those early days were well before the internet and advanced booking, and this His day job in the police force brought was the only way to get concessions on him south, and his Racegoers Club the usual entry price.” connection widened to embrace its other features, including more recently The Racegoers Club, which developed as a member of the committee. out of the racecourses’ promotional department run by Anthony Fairbairn, “Concessions got me started, but then has always had a simple aim: to drive I became more involved in the horses,” support for British horseracing at all he says. “I took shares in the owners

12 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page 13 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page SPONSORSHIPThe Sponsorship Stakes – April 2018

Below is an overview of sponsorship activity in April 2018, using data provided by , the EBF, the RCA and the Racing Calendar.

General – races that went ahead in April

Total races 810 Total sponsored races 689 85% sponsored Total AW races 209 Total sponsored AW races 176 84% sponsored Total Turf Flat races 236 Total sponsored Turf Flat races 182 77% sponsored Total Jumps races 365 Total sponsored Jumps 331 90% sponsored

Total Prize Value of Races Sponsored (not sponsorship contributions): £ 10,907,771

Sponsorship Sectors

Top ten sectors by number of races sponsored Top ten sectors by prize value

Sector Total % of total Sector Value races sponsored Betting £ 4,855,439 Betting 343 49% Healthcare £ 1,297,408 Private/Individual 42 6% Food/Drink £ 594,990 Food/Drink 34 5% Private/Individual £ 413,481 Logistics 29 4% Construction £ 387,545 Finance 28 4% Finance £ 368,760 Construction 23 3% Tourism £ 364,818 Racing Admin 22 3% Bloodstock £ 347,846 Bloodstock 16 2% Racing Admin £ 247,018 Hotel/Pub/Restaurant 15 2% Insurance £ 246,650 Motoring 14 2%

Top 5 Sponsors by number of races sponsored Top 5 sponsors by prize value

Sponsor Races % Sponsor Races Value 188BET 95 14 Bet365 27 £ 1,225,766 Totesport 82 12 Randox 3 £ 1,185,000 31 5 Betway 6 £ 814,080 Bet365 27 4 188BET 95 £ 754,500 FCL Global - Logistics 27 4 Totesport 82 £ 729,360

If you have any questions about this report please contact Kevin Walsh at the RCA on 01344 625723, or email [email protected]

14 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page NEWS FROM THE SPORT

A look at the wider world of horseracing including updates from the BHA, GBRI, and Racing to School plus 5 Minutes of Fame with Jonathan Mullin.

15 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page 5 MINUTES OF FAME

On what day of the week were you Name one thing that drives you born and what was number one in crazy? the charts? Ignorance and rudeness. There is no Tuesday – Full of grace, I think. excuse for bad manners. Apparently ‘Only You’ by The Flying Pickets was number 1. If you weren’t at work today, what might you be doing instead? When you were a child what did you Probably playing with my daughter want to be when you grew up? and taking the dog for a walk. A fireman.

If you were writing your What makes you tick? autobiography the name of it would Learning, creativity, humour, being be... helpful and being right. Another Value Loser

What’s your guilty pleasure? What do you find most rewarding? WWE. I used to The Bill. Spending time with my daughter, Jonathan Mullin watching my greyhounds and horses run. I also really like winning. What’s the daftest work related , question you have ever been asked? Marketing Manager “Why isn’t this printer working?” What is your most bizarre ? Probably because it wasn’t plugged Not sure it counts as a talent but I in! know all of the words to Dragostea Din Tei by O-Zone. In my trading days “Why can’t we just let them arb?” was a classic. I have a special gift for backing 33/1 shots that go off 7/2 and run terribly.

Which tune is the most played on your iTunes? What is something about you that Probably Mr Mister – Kyrie or some most people don’t know? similar 80’s classic. I speak Spanish and French.

What is your favourite racing memory? Personally the Barney Curley coup in 2014 but Kauto Star’s 2011 win was quite special.

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GREAT BRITISH RACING BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY Vintage Colours now available through BHA Website

Owners are able to sell their colours through the BHA website, with a number of vintage sets available to buy. The new functionality comes as part of the BHA’s continued commitment to liberalise owners’ colours and makes it easier and more convenient for owners who are keen to sell their silks. Some of the initial sets of colours on offer via the BHA website include sets which date back as far as 1890. The colours will be listed next to a clear purchase price set by the vendor, eliminating any complexity around bidding and allowing prospective buyers to easily complete a purchase, the administration of which will be handled by the BHA. For more information contact: [email protected].

BHA Appoints Brant Dunshea as Chief Regulatory Officer

Brant Dunshea has been appointed as The Chief Regulatory Officer role the new Chief Regulatory Officer. is responsible for managing the BHA’s race-day operations, including He succeeds Jamie Stier who has stewarding, integrity and equine returned to to take up a post welfare staff. It also has responsibility with Racing Victoria. Brant Dunshea for managing the teams that license has been with the BHA since March trainers, jockeys and racecourses, 2015 and was previously the Director of leading anti-doping and anti-corruption Integrity and Regulatory Operations. investigations and running the sport’s equine welfare programme.

Plus 10 Race Season in Full Swing

Racecourses are thanked for their will feature a bonus this year, and the full If you are hosting a Plus 10 race continued support in promoting the race programme can be viewed here. and require a new presentation Plus 10 bonus scheme on social media Plus 10 has paid out more than £12 cheque or supporting promotional and presenting the giant cheque to million in bonus prize money since 2015. materials, contact Lowri Allen via: winning connections. In 2017 alone, 384 bonuses were won, [email protected]. rewarding about 500 different owners More than 800 two-year-old and three- and breeders. year-old races across Britain and Ireland

17 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page GOING GLOBAL

Words by Daisy Wales

GBRI supporting Breeze-Up sales Goffs London Sale in association with QIPCO GBRI has been present at all four British Breeze-Up sales in April, offering support to international buyers and promoting The first entry to the Goffs London Sale in association with the sales. QIPCO has recently been announced as Landikusic, a full GBRI worked particularly closely with Goffs UK this year, co- sister to Zoffany. The mare will be offered in foal to . ordinating a marketing campaign to encourage international GBRI will once again be working closely with Goffs to attract buyers to attend the Goffs UK Breeze-Up Sale. As a result international buyers, support and promote the sale and of a joint venture to America, top trainer Todd Pletcher was ensure that the sale’s partners feel as if they are getting value represented for the first time at the sale by his assistant out of it. Danielle Bricker.

British-bred success

GBRI continues to work with the TBA to promote the success of British breeders. The NH season concluded with two particularly notable successes: Santini won the Gr.1 Novice Hurdle at Aintree, providing Mr and Mrs Kelvin- Hughes of House Stud with their first homebred Gr.1 winner, while Supasundae won the Gr.1 Champion Hurdle at Punchestown Festival, topping off a stellar season for self- confessed Flat breeding operation Newsells Park Stud.

The project was selected by the Royal Racecourses – Discover Fund in 2017 as one The Sport of Kings of its chosen three to receive up to £250,000 of funding. GBRI has been working with the tourism bodies for Britain’s national tourism agency, Ascot, Chester, Newmarket, Windsor VisitBritain, has announced the and York to ensure the itineraries on launch of ‘Royal Racecourses ‐ The offer create the most impact possible. Sport of Kings’: a series of luxury Once the trips begin in the coming itineraries especially months, GBRI will also host visiting curated in association with American HNWIs. Express Middle East for horse racing There are plans to expand the project aficionados from the Gulf Cooperation to the USA and China in years 2 and 3. Council countries.

18 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page INVESTMENT IN EQUINE SCIENCE RESEARCH HITS THE £1MILLION MARK The Racing Foundation currently works in partnership with the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) to administer and assess grant applications for equine science research projects through one funding round per year Words by Tansy Challis

Applications are scrutinised by a • Equine respiratory muscle training. June. Applicants will need to register number of external peer reviewers and via the HBLB’s equine grants system • Using movement for evaluated by the HBLB’s Veterinary and tick the relevant Racing Foundation early detection of musculoskeletal Advisory Committee. request box. Further information on injury in the Thoroughbred. the application process and equine Applications are accepted for applied In the last funding round, the Racing science research projects we have research that has demonstrable Foundation pledged support for funded can be found on our website: practical benefits to Thoroughbred a 3-year research project being www.racingfoundation.co.uk horseracing and where the proposed conducted by the Royal Veterinary findings will be published. College, investigating how early life Since inception, in 2012, we have experience affects racehorse injury risk invested £1million in equine science and performance in later life. through 13 grants awarded for a variety We also agreed to contribute to a of research projects. These include the large research project, at the Animal investigation of: Health Trust, to develop a new vaccine • Bespoke topical delivery systems to protect against abortigenic and for equine therapeutics. neurological equine herpes virus (EHV). This project has received collaborative • Using allogenic equine embryonic industry support from a number of stem cells for tendon regeneration. organisations including the • Why horses roar (recurrent Trust, HBLB, Thompson Family CT, laryngeal neuropathy) and how this Coolmore Ireland, Newsells Park Stud, affects racehorse performance. the TBA and Juddmonte Farms. • How tendon development affects The application deadline for the current orthopaedic function. funding round is 2pm on Monday 18

19 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page STUD VISIT TO DALHAM HALL While the main bulk of Racing to School’s work takes place on Britain’s many fantastic racecourses, we are always very keen to work with partners to utilise some of racing’s other assets, such as stud farms and trainers’ yards

Words by Rob Sage

Dalham Hall Stud visits prove at hit with Newmarket Primary Schools

One long-standing project which offers at a fabulous facility, it is also a very our young beneficiaries interesting and important lesson about one of the engaging content is run in partnership region’s biggest employers.” with Darley, at Dalham Hall Stud. The “The children all The events are always extremely well programme consists of 15 activity days received by both the pupils and the thoroughly enjoyed for pupils from local primary schools. teachers. Joanne Rutter, a teacher These wonderful visits to this world- themselves. Rob from Moulton CEVC Primary School famous Newmarket Stud provide young (Bellamy), who ran the who attended an event in May, said: people with a full tour of the breeding “The children all thoroughly enjoyed event for us was great facility; a lesson in how a racehorse is themselves. Rob (Bellamy), who ran the bred and the rare chance to meet some with the kids and they event for us was great with the kids and of Darley’s top stallions. they have all come away with aspirations have all come away with Racing to School Programme Manager, to be the next champion jockey or super aspirations to be the Ollie McPhail commented: “We have vet! Thanks again!” been running this project with Darley for next champion jockey or We are extremely grateful to Darley for over 10 years now and it has been very their on-going and enthusiastic support super vet! successful. It is aimed at Year 5 pupils of these days and we hope to continue aged 9, and is their first interaction working together with them to inform Thanks again! with the industry through their school. and excite Newmarket schoolchildren Not only is it a great day out for them for years to come.

20 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page MASTERCLASS INSPIRES MINDS

Racing Together's second Masterclass looked at why a community programme is ever-important in the commercial world

Words by John Blake

The Racing Together Masterclass, run money and the environment was Chief Executive Mark Turner. Lingfield in association with the RCA took place the theme of The Jockey Club’s Park’s Deborah Hay spoke passionately at Warwick Racecourse in mid-April and Kirstin McEvoy’s contribution to the about the mutual benefits in getting delivered a packed agenda of topics to day – everyday action that can help behind this youth engagement scheme. racecourse delegates keen to advance racecourses ‘Go Green’. We all learned The day concluded on a high with Will their community engagement. “The day the cost of using the wrong bin for Collinson of Collsport looking at the was truly inspiring actually, with lots of recycling and that pouring leftover milk importance of brand alignment to how useful information. My notebook is full,” down the sink was a big no-no. racecourses can approach specific said Jacqui Greet from Ascot. One of the many highlights of this potential sponsors with tailored follow-on Masterclass to an inaugural initiatives: see it from their point of “The day was truly event at Aintree in 2016, was a view first, was the overriding message. inspiring actually, with presentation by the Leeds Rhinos Great ideas were shared by the group Foundation, charting their huge through a concluding workshop and, lots of useful information. progress in offering valuable services weighed down with ideas, the delegates My notebook is full.” - many health-related - to their seemed unanimous in their verdict that community. Use of their star players it was a day well spent with plenty of and an unshakeable belief in their club’s opportunities ahead. brand has underpinned their success For further reflections on the Racing Andre Klein, representing the hosts and the take-up of their programmes. Together Masterclass – go to www. instigated the first of many ‘to-do’ Delegates also heard about the racingtogether.co.uk lists that day with a rundown of his expanding Take The Reins programme racecourse’s practical progress in from joint-sponsor Flying Futures’s engaging with its neighbours. Saving

21 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page RACECOURSES CELEBRATING RACING’S WORKFORCE The Racing Welfare campaign, now in its third year, will run from Saturday 30 June to Saturday 7 July and one of the most effective ways of engaging the racing public about the campaign has been through PR on the racecourses

The initiative once again celebrates pages during from 30 June – 7 July the role of everyone who works in using the #racingstaffweek. the production of British horseracing The campaign has been a game (including racecourse staff), and aims changer as part of awareness raising to continue to increase awareness of strategy for Racing Welfare; we are the support and guidance services that assisting 80% more people now than Racing Welfare provides to all of racing’s before the launch of the campaign workforce. and that’s not because there are more Racing Welfare has already emailed issues, it is because more people know the racecourses with meetings during about the charity’s services and how to Racing Staff Week requesting their access them. support of the initiative, and many Racing Welfare are delighted that once courses have completed and returned again Betfair are title sponsors of Racing the forms highlighting how they Staff Week - this includes supporting are able to help. This is a fantastic the two stable staff races during the opportunity to promote everything the week (Doncaster Clock Tower Cup and racecourses are doing for racing staff Newton Abbot Racing Staff Week Cup and to celebrate the essential role that – both on the 6 July), as well as other they play in the production of British races on those days. horseracing, as the racing industry and media are focussed on the people that Many thanks in anticipation of work in racing. So even if courses don’t everyone’s help and if there are any race during Racing Staff Week, but have questions or racecourses would like to news of special ways in which they are discuss how they might get involved in recognising and rewarding staff, then more detail, please contact Mary-Ann please email Racing Welfare about them Sandercock 07790 844887 or email and post them on relevant social media [email protected]

22 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page THE THOROUGHBRED CLUB The Thoroughbred Club is a social, educational and professional club open to all 16 to 35-year olds with a passion for horseracing and who wish to gain an in-depth insight into the bloodstock industry

Words by Alice Thurtle

As part of subscription to The Members also have the chance to will be announced on our social media Thoroughbred Club, members are able win a pair of tickets for each of the channels. to enjoy a large range of racing offers QIPCO Champions Series race days For a full list of race day offers available and benefits throughout the year. throughout the 2018 flat season. To to members, please visit our website. enter the ticket draw, members must Members can purchase half-price Other selected offers will be available to like and share the competition post tickets to all meetings at Ascot our members throughout the year, so through our social media platforms, or Racecourse, excluding the QIPCO please keep an eye on our social media alternatively email an interest to info@ Champions Day. This offer includes pages and emails for details on our thethoroughbredclub.co.uk. Entries two days at the Royal Ascot meeting, latest member badge offer. close approximately 1 week before Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 June. the date of the race and the winners

THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOCIATION National Hunt Mare Owners' Prize Scheme – May Races

Words by Alice Thurtle

RACECOURSE RACE DATE RACE NO Ludlow 8/05/2018 32627 Newton Abbot 09/05/2018 32654 Hexham 12/05/2018 32715 Hexham 12/05/2018 32717 Warwick 12/05/2018 32722 Sedgefield 15/05/2018 32773 Wincanton 15/05/2018 32797 Bangor on Dee 19/05/2018 32857 Southwell 23/05/2018 32923 Kelso 27/05/2018 32983 The National Hunt Mare Owners’ Prize in qualifying races, but in the meantime Uttoxeter 27/05/2018 32996 Scheme (NHMOPS) pays cash bonuses please do not hesitate to contact the Ffos Las 31/05/2018 33044 to the connections of registered mares TBA office should you wish to confirm that win qualifying bonus races, meaning which horses are eligible for the cash that NHMOPS bonus races have an bonuses. additional value of up to £10,000. For more information on NHMOPS and A list of qualifying races in May 2018 is how you can highlight that your course published here. For full details of the hosts these valuable races, including races (including race titles), please click presentation boards, big screen and here. racecard adverts, please contact the TBA Office at [email protected] or The TBA is currently developing an 01638 661321. automated online system to publish details of NHMOPS registered horses

23 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page RACETECH Words by Kate Hills

Global As always, RaceTech is proud to play troops and personnel serving overseas than 40 countries and via 40 online a part in the broadcast of the World’s were able to enjoy the race via British bookmakers, who streamed the race. most famous jump race. Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS). RMG’s TV channel, Racing UK, showed the race to 50,000 subscribers and in For the first time, the 2018 Randox RMG produced full global coverage of 6,000 pubs and clubs in the UK and Health Grand National at Aintree was the race, which was available to 100s of Ireland. shown on selected aircraft and cruise millions of homes around the world and liners, while more than 20,000 British in 40,000 betting shops across more Two Grand Photo Finishes and a line of four . . .

The 2018 Aintree spectacle provided the most exciting closing stages and photo finish as Tiger Roll fought back to hold off Pleasant Company who came with a late challenge for the Post. The Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr proved equally exciting with Joe Farrell holding on to get his nose in front of Ballyoptic on the line. Flat racing provided another exceptional photo finish which occurred in Ascot’s opener on 2 May with the entire field of four in the 5f sprint crossing the line together! The first and second split by just one pixel, thanks to the latest technology the judge could make a quick decision. Pony Racing We would like to congratulate former Pony Race graduate sponsors of Pony Racing supporting The Point-to-Point and leading rider James Bowen recently crowned Champion Rider's Championship Point Series, The Racecourse Rider’s Conditional Jockey 2017/18. RaceTech is proud to be part Point Series and The Racecourse Leading Pony Award.

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Ascot Spring Garden Show 13 – 15 April

Ascot Racecourse successfully staged Among the many highlights, we its inaugural Spring Garden Show from produced individual packages for each 13 to 15 April this year. RaceTech were of 6 separate garden shows. We used proud to be involved with something a vMix Live Production as an equivalent little different from our usual remit. to EVS, constantly recording all camera inputs to loop any interviews recorded We provided a fully produced show over the entire weekend back into the presented by BBC’s long running show at a later date - which was vital Gardeners’ World presenter Pippa as our presenter was only on site for 4 Greenwood over the three days. Click hours a day. here to view. Newly designed bespoke Ascot Spring Garden Show graphics The show was produced by Gerry were used to keep the broadcast Morrison, and directed by Ben Spencer, completely separate to Ascot racing. with Kai Brittain as Unit Manager. We Full coverage of the show using two received great feedback and hopefully radio cameras, two static beauty we'll be back next year with more ideas cameras and a colour camera was and enhancements. shown throughout each day via the big screens.

Raceday Recordings RaceTech Replay Touch Screens

Another new service we are offering to racecourses is a full The Replay Touch Screens provide an invaluable recording of an entire raceday output on a USB stick. and very exciting addition to any racecourse. As well as being a useful record of the day, this may be The owners’ and trainers’ facilities, weighing rooms, useful to present to a raceday sponsor after the event to press rooms, winning connections and other public show the coverage and exposure received. areas can all benefit, please contact us directly for further information and to discuss the best options Please let us know if this is something you might require. for your individual racecourse.

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28 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page JOB BOARD

Digital Marketing Executive

Contract Type: Permanent Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7 – flexibility for evening and weekend work

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated professional with digital marketing experience to join Britain’s newest Racecourse. We are seeking a candidate who specialises in digital and social media to interact with our virtual communities and to attract new users. As part of a small team, you will work closely with the senior commercial executive and commercial manager to develop and maximise the marketing and promotional structure employed by the racecourse with specific focus on digital activity. You will have overall responsibility to ensure that CCR brand guidelines are adhered to and that all media messages are communicated effectively to grow and develop our business, taking ideas from conception to implementation.

The successful candidate will have: • Marketing or business-related degree • Previous experience in a similar marketing role • Advanced skills in Photoshop for designing artwork for promotional material and campaigns • Experience of managing online digital advertising – understanding and knowledge of Google analytics, Facebook Ad Manager and Display. Must have experience of placing advertising on these platforms. • Knowledge of managing websites and CRM; updating content as necessary • Experience in creating interesting and innovative content for all digital channels, including social media, website and e-newsletters

In return we will offer you: • Enhanced annual leave entitlements • Contributory pension scheme • Competitive salary • Childcare voucher scheme • Free parking • Personal and professional development opportunities • A range of racing and leisure benefits including complimentary tickets, offers and discounts at our racecourse

Applications invited by email with CV to: Lauren Plummer | HR Manager | Chelmsford City Racecourse [email protected]

29 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page JOB BOARD

Groundsperson

Reporting to: Clerk of the Course Contract Type: Permanent Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7. Flexibility for evening and weekend work is a pre-requisite to this role. Reporting to the Clerk of the Course as a member of the estates team you will help maintain the racing surface and all other racing associated areas to a high standard. You will be a and hardworking individual who has high standards and are motivated as you will be required to work alone and as part of a wider team. The ability to demonstrate initiative is important as are good communication skills. Duties will include: • Track irrigation • Mowing • Strimming • Soiling • Treading • Operating tractors • Maintenance of lawns and gardens • Racecourse buildings – assist with general maintenance • Other associated estate work to prepare the grounds for racing and all year-round events.

The successful candidate will have: • Previous racecourse experience or grounds maintenance preferred • Turf Management qualification an advantage • Tractor driving experience essential • Experience with mowers, strimmers and other garden machinery essential • Ability to work outdoors in all seasons • Ability to work well in a small team • Good communication skills • A full UK driving licence

You will also be: • Passionate about what you do • Positive and friendly with a “can-do” attitude • Hard working and reliable with a strong work ethic • Proactive • Flexible/adaptable and calm under pressure

Applications invited by email with CV to: Lauren Plummer | HR Manager | Chelmsford City Racecourse [email protected]

30 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page JOB BOARD

Maternity Cover required for up to 1 year starting 1st June 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter

As the first point of contact for the racecourse, you will be responsible for all of the administration duties connected with a busy racecourse office including liaising with other members of the team, owners, suppliers and racecourses and the general public.

You will be a reliable, trustworthy and a flexible team player. Excellent communication skills and time keeping are a must. This position would suit a friendly, outgoing person who enjoys a varied role.

Day to day responsibilities would include:

• Dealing with incoming telephone and email queries • Record keeping (Excel knowledge essential) • Ticket & Membership sales • Updating Social Media & Website • Assist in planning and arranging events • Some accounts and payroll duties but training will be given • Previous experience within the racing industry and/ SAGE accounts may be an advantage but is not essential

Salary dependent upon experience. Applications invited by email with CV to: Bob Young, MD, Racecourse. [email protected]

31 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page BRITISH RACING OVERVIEW - ONE DAY SEMINARS 2018 OVERVIEW OF BRITISH RACING ONE DAY SEMINARS 2018

COMMENTS FROM DELEGATES IN 2017

“I just wanted to say a massive thank you for organising the seminar. It was a fabulously informative day and I really enjoyed getting to know more about the industry. I would highly recommend this to anyone new to the industry”

“As someone not working in the industry • 23rd May 2018 – this was a great introduction to the Hosted by: Mick Fitzgerald tbc surprisingly diverse world of horseracing” • 26th September 2018 – Hosted by: Mick Fitzgerald “A good overview of the racing industry th • 20 November 2018 – with ample opportunity for questions and Hosted by: Mick Fitzgerald feedback” Do you want to develop your career in horseracing or perhaps you are new to the industry and would like to expand your “ I thoroughly enjoyed myself and hope knowledge of the sport? Get a jump start with this seminar, to make a career in racing. I personally delivered by the College on behalf of the British took away a number of key points, as well Horseracing Authority (BHA). It offers a friendly and fascinating introduction to the world of racing. as contacts, and hope I can make my dream a reality” You will learn how the various organisations involved in racing work together to deliver a compelling and highly popular sport. “The course was fantastic. It really helped A packed agenda features talks from key figures in racing, me fill in the gaps in my knowledge and covering many aspects of this complex and historical sport. was very informative” Subjects covered include: • The role of The British Horseracing Authority; • The role of racecourses; • Breeding and the stud industry; • Horse welfare (INCL VAT) • The rules of racing; £120 • The betting industry and the media; PER DELEGATE payable by • The Racehorse Owners Association cheque or company invoice • Racing Administration (Weatherbys) • Racing Welfare This seminar will link to industry qualifications and will provide Queries? Please contact the an excellent platform for the BHA’S two qualifications: Level 1 Northern Racing College on Award in An Introduction to the Horseracing Industry; and Level T: 01302 861000 or 2 Certificate in The Structure of the Horseracing Industry. Scan E: [email protected] above with your QR code reader on your smart phone for more information or visit www.careersinracing.com .

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32 | RCA Update Newsletter 2018 Back to content page DIARY DATES

Tuesday 15 May Major Incident Workshop at Lingfield Park Tuesday 22 May RCA Board Tuesday 29 May Raceday Experience Group Tuesday 29 May RaceTech Board

Monday 11 June BHA Board Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 June Royal Ascot

CONTRIBUTORS

Lowri Allen 0207 152 0026 [email protected] John Blake 07766 114828 [email protected] Tansy Challis 07709 954620 [email protected] Kate Hills 0208 947 3333 [email protected] Parris Lane 01638 560763 [email protected] Fred Motley 020 7152 0197 [email protected] Rob Sage 07798 655427 [email protected] Alice Thurtle 01638 661321 [email protected] Daisy Wales 0207 152 0198 [email protected]

RCA STAFF CONTACT LIST

Stephen Atkin 01344 873538 [email protected] Will Aitkenhead 01344 873536 [email protected] Megan Bouwman 01344 625723 [email protected] Andy Clifton 01344 625723 [email protected] Holly Cook 01344 873536 [email protected] Caroline Davies 01344 873536 [email protected] Lance Havell 01344 873537 [email protected] Sophie Hellyer 01344 625912 [email protected] Paul Swain 01344 873536 [email protected] Matthew Taylor 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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