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June 2019 www.racecourseassociation.co.uk CONTENTS

Welcome 03 Raceday Experience Forum 06 06 Did You Know... 07 RCA Technical Group 08 Badges & Pass 2019 09 Racegoers Club 10 Five Minutes of Fame 12 British Racecourses Go Green 13 15 Together for the Tote 17 Racing Staff Week 17 GBRI 18 Racing to School 19 Racing Together 20 Racing Foundation 21 Pony Racing Authority 22 HBLB 23 RaceTech 24 ROA 25 EBF 26 Careers in Racing 26 Women in Racing 27 Watt Fences / Duralock 28 Overview of British Racing 30 Job Board 31 PJA Pro AM 2019 32 Diary Dates / Contributors / Staff 35 10 Contact List

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

as the racecourse teams to take part, a fact that was not lost on a political level when Racing Together and the Community Day was namechecked in a Parliamentary session by Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright. You can read more about the day later in the edition, and both the Racing Together and RCA teams are hopeful that the initiatives act as the catalysts for long-lasting, meaningful community engagement relationships. A further article in this month’s edition looks at the green wave sweeping across the sport, ably led by Debbie Matthews. Debbie’s #GoRacingGreen campaign to promote positive mental health has captured the hearts of many within the sport and has transcended the racing media in a way that would Racecourses combine with be the envy of many. A number of fantastic results for racegoers and racecourses are signatories with more communities alike soon to follow—our latest On Track runs I had considered going with over the ground covered to date. Racecourses Assemble, but it felt a Elsewhere, the Racegoers Club little too close to an Avengers title for detail their roadtrip to collaborate comfort. The point stands, though, that with at the the past month has seen racecourses Royal Bath & West Show, we give Go Racing in Team out in force combine across Britain to promote you the chance to join us and a host community engagement, invisible of racecourses at July’s Raceday disability awareness and of course our Experience Forum and all the latest wonderful sport of horseracing. news from our Technical Group. Let’s start with the latter—there is so much happening at this time of year that it is hard to not be delighted as a racing fan. From trials across the nation leading to the Classics and Group Ones of the summer, all flat racecourses (and some jump!) will have a connection to the big races. Equally, it’s great to see so many racecourses bring the crown jewel events to a local audience. For example, Hexham’s Derby Day raceday has become an event in its own right, bringing all the excitement and glamour from the Investec Derby to a packed crowd in Northumberland. The Racing Together Community Day, which has long been championed in Update, was a fantastic event that saw over 30 racecourses provide 120 staff, who in turn helped contribute to the sport’s total of 1,500 hours donated. The range of events was as diverse Racecourses have joined Racing Welfare and the rest of the industry in promoting positive mental health

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The latest from the RCA, Raceday Experience Forum, RCA Technical Group and the Racegoers Club.

5 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page RACEDAY EXPERIENCE FORUM Join the Raceday Experience Forum for an afternoon of best practice sharing at the forefront of innovation within our sport

The RCA’s Raceday Experience Forum assessments thus far and open the Under 18s Go Free will meet on Monday 8th July at Royal floor for feedback regarding the future GBR will introduce the 2019 Under 18s and will explore growth of the scheme. Go Free campaign ahead of the school the theme of Great Value, a pillar of the Mental Health Awareness holidays, a core period of focus. Have a Great Day at the Races strategy. During the meeting, the following Paul Swain, RCA Brand & Experience Tour of Windsor Racecourse workshops will be hosted: Manager, will introduce a series of best The Royal Windsor team will lead us practice initiatives collated as part of Good ideas roundtable—value on a tour of the racecourse, looking a research portfolio into promoting at the new elements of the raceday Each delegate is asked to share an mental health awareness and ensuring experience and innovative packaging of initiative to promote the value of a day’s venues are as welcoming and accessible the specific racedays which resulted in a racing to racegoers that has been, or is as possible. Showcase Award win in 2018. soon to be, implemented. So, You’re Having a Baby (boomer) All racecourses are welcome to join Quality Assured Racecourse Scheme Harrison:Fraser will introduce the the Raceday Experience Forum and Mandy Lane, Managing Director of second part of their customer contribute your ideas. If you’d like to join Live Tourism, will attend the Forum demographic research with a look at us in July, please register your interest to introduce her company and their the Babyboomer generation and how with Paul Swain or Matthew Jones. approach to the Quality Assured racecourses can attract and retain more Racecourse Scheme. Mandy will provide of this vital group. insight to the trends arising from the

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Did you know that the RCA has a These include a document designed assessments and veterinary risk comprehensive suite of guidance to assist racecourses in confirming assessments. documents for racecourses their own risk assessments by The suite of documents is completed surrounding risk assessments for providing detailed information by our Parade Ring Safety Guidance raceday activities, aimed at all those regarding the potential risks which Note and Risk Assessment, which who have a duty to manage risks to should be considered and any was recently relaunched as part of safety of participants at racecourses on regulations surrounding these. This the Industry Wide ‘Be Horse Aware’ a raceday. is complemented by specialist campaign. documents, examining medical risk

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

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The RCA Technical Group met on Safeguarding be circulated for comment prior to Tuesday 21 May 2019. A summary The Group identified items for further circulation to racecourses. of the key points and action points is discussion with the BHA, NTF and PJA. Social Media Policy provided below: Fence By-Passing Training materials The Group supported a suggestion for The Group supported a refresh a new Social Media Policy for Licensed Arabian Racing Organisation of the Fence By-Passing training personnel. The Group met with ARO video including a commentary and representatives and it was identified appropriate examples. that there would be further discussion The Meeting was attended by: Official Announcement with the NTF and BHA regarding The group agreed to review and Holly Cook (Chair) arrangements for ARO runners. update BHAGI 4.1 regarding Officials Edward Arkell Racecourse Licensing Review Announcements. Katya Browne The Group noted the recommendations Parade Ring Safety Simon Claisse of the Racecourse Licensing review The Group agreed that in line with the Roderick Duncan and would provide feedback to the RCA ‘Be Horse Aware’ campaign, anyone Dale Gibson on the familiarisation programme for causing concern with inappropriate James Gray Racecourse Managing Executives. behaviour should be removed from the Sally Iggulden Stewarding Model area. George Noad The Group discussed the new Equine Welfare Jon Pullin stewarding model and would provide The Group acknowledged the new Jimmy Stevenson feedback to the BHA. Equine Welfare Group and the new Chris Stickels RCA Racing and Turf Management Industry Equine Welfare Board. Sulekha Varma Conference Bio Security The Group agreed a 2-3 day The Group would provide feedback programme at a Midlands based venue regarding a new Biosecurity Guidance with convenient transportation links Document which would be finalised and would be most appropriate, and would shared with racecourses. In addition, provide feedback to the RCA on topics the group discussed requirements for inclusion on the programme. regarding notification of horses being Weighing Room Facilities fed in the racecourse stables. The Group agreed the RCA should Charity Races work with the BHA and stakeholders The Group was informed that the to prioritise requirements within the Charity Races guidance document was weighing room. to be updated and a revised copy would

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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 2019 RCA poster for 2019 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 for 2019

RCA: 60, 176, 318, 348, 481, 482, 931, 939, 940, 1036, 1037, 1137, 1138, 1294, 1607, 1608, 1700, 1782, 1881, 1940, 2250, 2266, 2306, 2455, 2469 Media: 97 PJA: 19, 20, 130, 134, 135, 193, 201, 207, 219, 247, 264, 322 NTF: 300, 301, 374, 482, 483, 547, 577, 578, 987, 988, 1006, 1043, 1326 (all reported not received - lost in the post)

9 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page SUN AND FUN AT THE ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOW

Words by Matt Jones

The Racegoers Club recently teamed up with Wincanton Racecourse at the Royal Bath & West Show, ’s biggest gala of rural life and only four-day Royal show. The show is a celebration of agriculture, entertainment, food & drink and it provided the perfect opportunity to spread the word about Racegoers Club and to promote the sport of horseracing to people of all ages. Show goers had the opportunity to try their hand at being a jockey on the equicisor challenge and were given the chance to experience the style and glamour of the Investec Derby Festival with the ‘day at the races dress up zone’. Across the four days hundreds of people including children, aspiring jockeys, police officers and paramedics caught the racing buzz as they took on a virtual lap of Wincanton Racecourse. Some were even lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Grade 1 winning jockey Bryony Frost in action as she popped by our pitch and gave Families enjoyed the glamour of the races at the Day at the Races Dress Up Zone a demonstration of professional jockey technique. Club Executive Sophie Hellyer commented “It was fantastic to spend four fun-filled days at the Royal Bath & West Show. Not only did we get to promote the Racegoers Club and the benefits of membership to hundreds of people, but we also got them aware of their local racecourse and talking about horseracing. I’d like to thank the team from Wincanton Racecourse for inviting us to exhibit with them, and I know the team and I are looking forward to the 2020 edition of the show.” If you’d like to find out more about the Racegoers Club then visit the Club website at www.racegoersclub.co.uk.

Jockeys of all shapes and sizes took to our equicisor

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A look at the wider world of horseracing including British Racecourses Go Green, Good Causes, updates from GBRI, Racing to School, Racing Together plus 5 Minutes of Fame with Charlotte Russell.

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On what day of the week were you What’s the daftest work related born and what was number one in the question you have ever been asked? charts? ‘What shoes should I wear?’ Friday Billie Jean by Michael Jackson Name one thing that drives you crazy? When you were a child what did you Lots of things drive me crazy want to be when you grew up? but leaving plates on top of the I wanted to be a journalist, then a dishwasher instead of putting them in barrister but by my teens knew I has to be right up there! wanted to work in the racing industry

If you weren’t at work today, what What’s your guilty pleasure? might you be doing instead? Knitting Something appropriate for two young children!

What makes you tick? Waking up everyday in the beautiful If you were writing your Yorkshire countryside. Just taking a autobiography the name of it would few seconds to really look at what’s be... Charlotte Russell there and breathe in the scents, Yorkshire Passion because they change every day. It really sets you up for the day Go Racing in Yorkshire What do you find most rewarding? A job well done General Manager Which tune is the most played on your iTunes? It used to be ‘Blowin Free’ by Wishbone What is your most bizarre talent? Ash until my three year old son heard I’m quite good at identifying songs Proud Mary and now constantly asks from hearing a short part of their intro. for ‘Rolling on a River’!

What is something about you that What is your favourite racing most people don’t know? memory? I once mucked out Desert Orchid In 2008, my twin sister won The Grimthorpe Gold Cup, one of pointing’s classic races, on a home- bred, home-trained horse. Stop me now before I take you through every stride of the 4m race!

12 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page However, that was not the end of her executive Chris Eason and sales and “Our #GoRacingGreen room will take contribution, as James Knox explains: marketing co-ordinator Connor Ball, time to get established, because as it’s BRITISH RACECOURSES GO “Debbie also writes comprehensive have become Dementia Friends, and at the end of the Paddock Bar some access statements, which we put on our members of the team have attended an people walk in expecting to get a drink, website, so that anyone with a hidden Autism Awareness seminar. but we can explain what it’s all about disability can plan their journey to and before we point them in the direction of GREEN TO SUPPORT MENTAL The #GoRacingGreen room is open on around the racecourse. the nearest bar. Things will evolve from 19 racedays, with a trained member of the feedback we get. It’s just typical of “Someone with anxiety issues might staff on duty, offering a friendly face and Nottingham; there’s a lot of kindness HEALTH not know what to expect when they advice, and whose reaction has been here.” go from their house to the course and overwhelmingly positive. when they’re on the course. If we can Awareness of mental health issues Pam Addleton, a member of the casual take them on the journey before they The future for #GoRacingGreen is can no longer be swept under the raceday office staff, says: “Anything get here, to know what to expect when certainly looking bright. In the past carpet. Even if the colour of the carpet we can do like this is a great way they do get here, that’s going to make week, Debbie has announced that is changed, as forward in every aspect of life. As you it easier for them to take the step to all three North West general manager James Knox get older, you become more aware of come to us in the first place. Racecourses (Aintree, Carlisle and discovered earlier this year. other people’s needs, and providing Haydock Park) and Chester and “Links on our website are the start of somewhere quiet and safe is a lovely Nottingham is the first racecourse Bangor-on-Dee Racecourses will the process of communication, but we’ll idea.” in Britain to have set aside a room to join the fold, offering racegoers with be working on getting the message provide a quiet and safe environment Froot Atkins, whose husband Mick invisible disabilities countless more across more widely. Debbie has a lot for anyone of any age with an invisible is the racecourse photographer and opportunities to enjoy a day's racing. of contacts in this field and will be illness or disability. son Matthew, 19, who has Asperger In addition, a #GoRacingGreen meet disseminating the information to all syndrome and works on racedays during and greet is scheduled at Salisbury The move is part of the interested parties. She’s almost starting holidays from his studies at university in Racecourse on Wednesday 26th June. #GoRacingGreen initiative, which a community and the hope is that Scotland, adds: “It’s an outstanding idea, The RCA has worked alongside supports those with a range of information will be passed on to others, and an ideal space for people who might #GoRacingGreen and industry partners conditions that include, but are not although we know it’s going to take it not show external signs of a problem. Racing Welfare and Racing Together to exclusive to, dementia, autism, ADHD time to get established and encourage develop guidance for racecourses to and general anxiety disorder, and was people with hidden disabilities to give “Matthew loves racing but he has often welcome those with invisible disabilities, pioneered by Debbie Matthews, who the sport of horseracing a try.” said on some courses he just needs to ensuring the sport remains open and blogs under the name Novice Filly. get away from the crowds for a while, As well as Knox, other key staff, accessible to all. and he’s gone to the family room or the Explaining the background to the including operations executive Paul project, Knox says: “I’d always had medical room, but they’re not ideal. “We wouldn’t have known about any of Hanson, regional business development the idea that I wanted our staff to be these issues without Debbie’s input. trained on hidden disabilities and be She had attended our staff training more awasore of their implications, but session in March, speaking initially about we’re not experts in this field and don’t hidden disabilities but then relating her pretend to be, so before we started on own experiences and issues she faced the room I contacted Debbie. around mental health, how the horse “She visited the site for a course walk to had helped her through some difficult identify an area that would be suitable times and what the #GoRacingGreen for use as a #GoRacingGreen room, initiative was about. and we picked a place at one end of “That was when I realised this was what the Paddock Bar, which is quite close I wanted to do. She inspired me 100 per to the main entrance, accessible to the cent. Anyone who has met her cannot parade ring, track and food, drink and fail to be inspired, and she deserves toilet facilities but at the same time all the credit, after launching this as a sufficiently far away from track that it venture which started with one Tweet can be a closed area. about her love of the steeplechaser “But it soon became obvious there were Altior and how she was going to Ascot other things we had to change. to see him run. It’s snowballed from there into a movement in its own right.” “For instance, at the main entrance we had large black welcome mats, which Following Debbie Matthews’ site visit, to someone with dementia could be Nottingham’s maintenance staff got regarded as a hole, which they could be to work. They put astroturf over the fearful of stepping across. Inside, the welcome mats to resemble grass, which room we identified was painted white would not be seen as dangerous, and but that was too bright, and there were the toilet was decked out in contrasting mirrors, which are not useful for people colours. The dedicated room itself with dementia. It was the same in the was painted green, branded with the disabled toilet facility, where a white #GoRacingGreen logo, and equipped bowl and a white seat don’t work for with green-topped tables and tomato- someone who has a form of dementia. red-backed chairs.

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TO A WINNER WITH Kate McKee, Marketing Manager at Beverley Racecourse, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome all five charities to the first of our three evening CHARITY RACENIGHT meetings of the 2019 season. “This will be our first race meeting TAKEOVER supporting multiple charities, all of which do amazing work in the region. “Rather than focus on a single charity Beverley Racecourse has announced British racing’s extensive work go into the Parade Ring to choose the we’ve decided to support five very it is staging a charity takeover race supporting the community and good best turned out horse with their guests worthy causes. We’ve also decided to meeting to support the fantastic work causes outside the industry. and present the trophy afterwards; go all out by effectively devoting the of some of the region’s most worthy a half page advert in the racecard; evening to them – it really is their night! Although Beverley Racecourse has causes. and banner space at the final furlong, supported many charitable causes in “The assets and opportunities we are Paddock Bar or Parade Ring. Five local charities– Cash for Kids, the the past, it will be the first time it has making available to the charities are Daisy Appeal, Dove House Hospice, organised a dedicated, charity-focused They have also been given stand space worth thousands of pounds will enable Hull Homeless Community Project and race meeting, with each organisation to carry out fundraising activities, them to turn that into vital funds, while R-evolution – have been invited to take given a range of benefits to help them digital profile via social media and the also raising awareness of their good centre stage at The Great Big Beverley raise funds and awareness on the night. racecourse website, and charity prizes work. Charity Racenight on Tuesday, June 18. for corporate hospitality guests, which The free assets include 100 Premier “We hope as many people as possible they can add a percentage to and re- The pioneering race meeting Tickets, worth £2,000, to sell and give will join us on the night and support sell, raising additional funds. was revealed on Racing Together away for the event; a race named after these great causes.” Marketing Manager Kate McKee with the refugee project cycle handover team Community Day, which showcased each charity on the night; the chance to

Beverley Racecourse will work with five charities and some local legends to help raise funds across East Yorkshire Hull Homeless Community Project is just one of the charities who will benefit from this fantastic event

15 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page 16 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page MARK KEMP JOINS TOGETHER FOR THE TOTE TEAM A number of senior appointments sector Mark worked for a number of have been made in key roles since leading hotel brands in finance and it was announced last June that the management roles. consortium had bought 25% of the Mark will take up his new role later in the Tote, with an option to purchase 100% year. in the future. The Together for the Tote team have Mark joins from Ladbrokes Coral where made a number of senior appointments he is Managing Director. He has been over the last year to support the Chief with Coral since 2011, holding various Executive, Alex Frost and Chairman, Executive board director roles across Eamonn Wilmott. marketing, operations and product in both the retail and digital divisions. He was responsible for developing and launching Connect for Coral, the first The Together for the Tote team are single wallet omni channel product, and delighted to announce Mark Kemp since early 2017 has led the UK digital is joining the team as UK Managing business which has enjoyed consistent Director. growth. Prior to working in the gambling

RACING STAFF WEEK RETURNS FOR 2019

Since its inception in 2016, Racing plans, or the reiteration of ongoing The charity’s social media content Staff Week has grown unrecognisably initiatives currently in place. generated a reach of over 804,300 last in its reach and impact. All courses year, presenting a fantastic opportunity Past rewards for visiting racing staff racing in the period 29th June – 6th to highlight the contribution of your own have included a whole range of goodies July have been contacted to them people to a highly engaged audience. and the charity asks that all courses to participate in the celebrations and racing during the week again inform To log your plans for Racing Staff Week Racing Welfare is hugely appreciative of plans for this year. Further to this, 2019, please contact Jess Leighton or of the measures put in place to mark Racing Welfare would love to hear of any Hannah Walker. the week. As in previous years, the events being laid on by racecourses for charity will supply racecard and CCTV their own teams. For social media, online content or any adverts to inform the public about the other queries, contact Felicity Marshall. campaign. Last year 22 race titles were given over to bear reference to Racing Staff Week, a request that has been made again for this year. The week’s flagship film, which will take on a new look this time around, aims to capture the essence of everyone working in racing. The film will be supplied to RaceTech. With 3.4million views of #RacingStaffWeek last year, the campaign provides a fantastic platform for exposure and positive PR. Racing Welfare is keen to highlight the great work being done by racecourses all year round and so would like to hear of any announcements of future development

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Words by Daisy Wales

Promotion of British-bred success

The British flat racing season kicked into top gear in May. It was an especially fruitful month for Britain’s owner-breeders, and for none more so than Meon Valley Stud’s Mark Weinfeld, whose progressive colt Telecaster (GB) landed the feature race of the Dante festival at York and whose top-class filly claimed classic glory when winning the Gr.1 Investec Oaks. Preceding this earlier in the month, Sir Michael Stoute’s six- year-old gelding Mustashry (GB) landed his first Gr.1 when winning the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury for owner-breeder Shadwell Stud. In addition to social media coverage of the successes, press releases and adverts were sent and placed after both Gr.1 wins highlighting the success of British-breds.

Stud Visits

In the run up to the Derby festival GBRI visited Nurlan Bizakov’s Following the visit GBRI created a video feature, the video was Hesmonds Stud. As owner-breeder of both Tauteke (GB), who posted on our social media channels and can also be viewed ran in the Investec Oaks, and Gr.3 Musidora winner Nausha on our vimeo channel – https://vimeo.com/gbinternational. (GB), it was a timely visit to hear from Stud Manager Tony Fry on how the stud has progressed over the last few years.

General

GBRI was present at the Goffs UK Spring Sale, producing coverage of the sale via social media platforms. GBRI will continue to support both British auction companies throughout 2019 with social media coverage of each sale with the aim to further promote the quality of bloodstock on offer at British auctions.

18 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page TABLEY POINT- TO-POINT HOSTS RACING TO SCHOOL RIDERS’ PROGRAMME Words by Rob Sage

In March 2018, Racing to School was to Knutsford Races at Tabley House, pleased to stage its first Point-to-Point to give a second group of Pony Club activity day, when we visited the Flint & members the chance to experience the Denbigh Hunt meeting at Bangor-on- enthusiasm and fun of a day of Pointing. Dee Racecourse with a great group of As last year, the event proved hugely young Pony Club members. successful and we look forward to The event was a hit and, on Sunday 19th running more Point-to-Point events in May, we were delighted to be invited the future.

Record Month Highlights Push for Growth

A busy Spring saw the team deliver a monthly record in May of 50 events that engaged 1,779 young people. Over the past three years, it has been the charity’s strategy to grow our participation from a base of 10,000 in 2015 to our target this year to work with 14,750 young people. Last month’s record total would not have been possible but for the support of our funders and other partners, in particular racecourses, which enable us to bring young people to the heart of the sport through our activity days.

Charity’s Aintree Beacon Programme gains recognition at Sports Business Awards

Racing to School is delighted to have (silver medal) and overall winners, been awarded third place by the Sports Emirates Old Trafford, we were awarded Business Awards in the Best Non-Match the bronze medal by the judges, which (or Game) day use of a Venue category. highlights the great work being achieved with the support of The award was in recognition of the and our partner schools – this also acts charity’s work with Aintree Racecourse, as an important endorsement of the as part of the successful Aintree Beacon Programme. Programme, which aims to provide pupils local to Aintree with long-term We should also like to thank our funder, engagement with racing. The Racing Foundation, for believing in and investing long-term in the In a category that included BT Sport, Programme. The KIA Oval, Twickenham Stadium

19 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page RACING TRULY TOGETHER Words by Lucy Saunders

What a day! The numbers are in and Racing Together Community Day was officially the best yet. A big thank you to everyone across racing and the racecourse teams that volunteered their time in support of the day. All of the individual projects nationwide had a big impact on a variety of beneficiaries. Together 250 people gave over 1,500 hours to help others, from 60 racing businesses. Read the full story on our website here.

You got noticed… During DCMS Oral Questions in the in the context of racing’s significant and Laurence Robertson MP were House of Commons on 25th May contribution to society. interviewed for ITV Racing on Racing Racing Together Community Day was Together Community Day at Chester mentioned by Laurence Robertson MP John Blake from Racing to School Racecourse.

What next? Here are some of our favourite photos from the We are already planning for next year to be even bigger and better for those Community Day people and organisations that are supported by racing’s combined efforts. In the meantime, Racing Together will continue to support racecourses with their community engagement plans, on an individual level and through our quarterly industry Action Group meetings. Don’t forget to keep an eye on the website where we share inspiring and informative examples of community engagement in action from inside and outside the sport. Please share your community and charity news and community events with us so that we can showcase your activity: email [email protected]

20 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page REVIEW OF ACTIVITY PUBLISHED FOR 2018 Words by Tansy Challis

The Racing Foundation is delighted occupational health, careers advice Review 2018 to publish a Review of our activity and training and mental health for 2018, which shows the progress services). we are making in delivering against • In an attempt to attract and recruit the expectations of our 2018-2020 more staff into the industry, a strategy. number of Racing Foundation funded training and education In particular, the Review highlights that: activities now focus on diversity and • 35 grants totalling over £6million inclusion in racing. were awarded during 2018, with • Past grant awards continue to a focus on the industry’s people record great progress, including agenda (91% of grants). HEROS Racing Staff Academy, • April 2018 witnessed the milestone the Thoroughbred Horseracing of having awarded £10million, Industries MBA programme and the since inception, spread over 159 Pony Racing Academies delivered grants, which reached a significant nationally through a collaboration number of beneficiaries. These between the NRC, BRS and PRA. included 23,000 people benefiting from education and training To make a positive start in delivering activities; 15,000 racing staff against the expectations of our given support through health and stakeholders through the first year of wellbeing grants; 13 equine science our new strategy, we are operating more research grants and a number of strategically; have a more targeted equine welfare initiatives with the focus; are more closely aligned with potential of benefitting the entire a number of racing charities and are Thoroughbred population, at all life speeding up funds flowing into the stages. industry. • A landmark partnership was A pdf of the 2018 Review is available secured with Racing Welfare, to on our website: www.racingfoundation. provide £3.9m of funding for the co.uk/about-us/downloads or to receive charity’s key wellbeing services a hard copy please email tansy.challis@ over the next three years (including racingfoundation.co.uk.

21 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page PONY RACING AUTHORITY Words by Clarissa Daly

The 2019 Charles Owen Racecourse The 2019 Point-to-Point pony racing Apprentice Jockeys cut their teeth on Series started at Aintree in May with season draws to a close on 15th June. the pony racing circuit. a very tight finish in the 148 cm race Over 70 fixtures have been staged In 2018 the PRA ran a number of resulting in a dead heat! (Watch the and again we are so grateful to all of schemes for children who do not own replay on our website. The season these for supporting our jockeys of the their own pony. These have been continued at Huntingdon and Fakenham future. generously funded by the Racing and now continues throughout the Our list of alumni is ever growing and Foundation and the BHA under their summer with 21 more fixtures before I am delighted to see so many of our Recruitment, Training and Retention the Finals at Cheltenham on Sunday graduates working in the industry and Programme. Since these schemes 17th November. We are so grateful to all making their mark so early in their began in 2013, nearly 100 children have Racecourses who support us, along with careers. 7 of the last 10 Conditional had the chance to pony race with over our sponsors and the officials who help Champion Jockeys started in pony 30% of these children now working in make the races ‘feel like the real thing’. racing; 2 of the last 5 Champion yards full or part time.

22 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page EXPECTED LEVY YIELD FOR 2018/19 SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN FORECAST

On the basis of provisional submissions reserves to stand at around £40m, the to shield Racing against substantial to date from most Levy-paying Board having expected them to be at fluctuation. However, the scale of the fall bookmakers, estimated Levy income for around £50m. in income means that there is a strong the year ended 31st March 2019 will be probability of having to make further With an agreed expenditure budget some £78m. adjustments to expenditure during of around £99m for 2019, the Board the Levy year in addition to the £5m This figure is materially below decided this week that some reduction reduction before the end of 2019. expectations. It compares to yield of is necessary. Plans will be formulated some £95m in 2017/18, the first year in the coming weeks to cut grant “The variation in yield from £95m to in which the reach of the Levy had expenditure by £5m during calendar £78m in the first two years of the extended to bookmakers beyond Great year 2019 and there is the probability of extended Levy makes forecasting Britain. a further reduction to take effect before 2019/20 income more difficult and will the end of the 2019/20 Levy year. create a challenge in setting a full-year Following the third quarter of 2018/19, expenditure budget for calendar year to 31st December 2018, in the light The Board will keep the position under 2020 before the end of calendar year of information provided voluntarily regular review. In the autumn, after it 2019. by major bookmakers to HBLB on considers reports on the year to date, actual performance to date, the Board market information and forecasts “The Board will look to put in place envisaged that full-year income would for the rest of the year, it will decide additional reporting arrangements with be up to £89m. on the scale of further expenditure major bookmakers, who are already reductions. helpfully providing significant data to the However, the end of year submissions Board on a voluntary basis.” from bookmakers show that yield will fall Levy Board Chairman Paul Lee said: well short of that level. Informal reports “Bookmaker profits in the fourth quarter, provided to the Board by bookmakers, particularly in February and March, were and analysis conducted by HBLB, reflect reported to be very substantially down that February and March 2019, the on estimates. This has led to a material last two months of the Levy year, were undershooting of Levy income against very substantially less profitable than in forecast, even taking into account that 2018. yield was not expected to reach the £95m of 2017/18. The Board is continuing to carry out its formal end of year processes with “This is only the second year of the bookmakers and undertaking its own extended Levy and the inherent further review. uncertainty was recognised by the Board in 2017, which led to its policy On the assumption that £78m is the of increasing reserves significantly final yield, the Board will have incurred a over the past two years. The purpose budget deficit on expenditure of some of having these reserves is to be able £5m in 2018/19, causing the Board’s

23 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page 600 MEETINGS AND COUNTING Words by Kate Hills

As we approach the half way point of OBX into our existing fleet of high racecourses really come alive. It is a 2019, our teams at RaceTech have spec broadcast units and congratulate perfect time to make sure those large covered over 600 race meetings our design and project management happy crowds and busy racecourse with outside broadcast, integrity and teams on completing a period of facilities are recorded for future use. additional technical services. The significant expansion for RaceTech. One of our aims on-course, is to past six months has seen RaceTech’s OBX is the fourth new build to come capture as much of the colour and newly expanded teams successfully into operation since the start of the atmosphere as possible to be used live integrate and embrace new schedules year. I look forward to seeing it at or recorded by our broadcast partners and take in new locations as we strive work supporting our customers and and racecourses. This, in turn promotes to provide the most efficient service racecourse stakeholders and am excited the courses and the amazing spectacle with developing technology in order to by the additional service capabilities it that is racing. We are providing more enhance the racing product. can provide.” colour clips for racecourses to use live or recorded on their RCTV, or for As part of our expanding OB fleet, we The Investec Derby at Epsom is one social media feeds and promotional launched our most recent acquisition of the highlights of the year for all the pieces. It can be useful for future use to OBX, in May. The new 10 metre single RaceTech teams and this year was no customers or to attract new commercial expander unit is built on a Volvo chassis exception with coverage shown by 30 partners. If you would like to know more with air suspension and becomes our broadcasters around the globe. Our about how we can enhance your output, flagship truck. OBX will typically be used starting stalls team were particularly in please do contact us to discuss. for the larger meetings and festivals the spotlight but took it all their stride, around the country, it has an impressive even finding time for TV interviews And finally, our newly designed website technical portfolio capable of catering about the delicacies of their highly www.racetech.co.uk is now live, and will for a multitude of requirements at large skilled occupation! be regularly updated. We hope you will broadcast events. find it informative and useful. As we move into summer and hopefully John Bozza RaceTech CEO some great weather, the colourful commented, “I am proud to welcome racing festivals and events see the

Epsom Downs Stalls - courtesy of JCR Media Epsom Downs Derby Meeting - courtesy of JCR Media

24 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page INDUSTRY OWNERSHIP STRATEGY

Words by Pip Kirkby

As reported in previous editions of Standard assessment process will The number of feedback forms Update, the implementation of the new expect excellence in these areas, and received from Owners has increased Ownership Quality Mark is progressing will also reward where Racecourses year on year, and this has been very well across Racecourses. The AA, who “surprise and delight” and go above and encouraging. We receive vital insights are conducting the assessments on beyond what Owners would expect. into the ownership experience via this our behalf will have completed all 60 The ROA Raceday Committee will be route, from “the horse’s mouth”, and in Racecourse visits by the end of August. completing their assessment visits by turn this also allows us to identify trends early October. around the Owners’ Experience so The Ownership Quality Mark and the that we can work with Racecourses to ROA Gold Standard Awards will run in As well as these two key reports which address any queries or issues. parallel, and the reports compiled by will assist the Raceday Committee in The AA form a vital part of the Gold deciding the 2019 ROA Gold Standards, Please let us know if you have any Standard judging process. the other vital source of feedback and queries concerning the feedback that review that we rely on is the feedback you receive from Owners. The Ownership Quality Mark assesses from Owners. We encourage Owners the quality of the key elements of with a runner on the day to complete the raceday experience for Owners, feedback forms via the ROA website: and the delivery of them. The Gold link here.

EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND

Words by Rachael Gowland

A series of two-year-old races for series begins at Yarmouth on August Matchbook CEO Mark Brosnan said: horses with staying pedigrees has 7 and runs through to Chelmsford on “Matchbook are extremely passionate recently been given a financial boost. December 13. Each of the races, to about the future of and Matchbook Betting Exchange have be run over at least 7f, will be worth a we want our sponsorships to make teamed up with the British EBF to match minimum of £14,000 and the series has a difference, whilst also providing their prize money contribution and a total value of £283,000. exposure for our brand. We are put in place a £100,000 bonus for any incredibly excited to partner with the Philip Mitchell, Chairman of the EBF said: winner from the series who goes on to EBF on this innovative initiative, which “The bonus is eminently winnable – if it win a Gr.1 race over 10 furlongs or more we believe supports the grassroots of had been in place in the 2016 season in the UK and Ireland in their three-year- the sport. Horses like and for example, Cracksman would have old year. Dee Ex Bee exemplify how this series been the first recipient. He won an EBF provides an insight into the staying stars The Matchbook EBF Future Stayers’ sire/dam restricted race at Newmarket of the future.” Series consists of 16 races, all with towards the end of the 2016 season an increased minimum prize value of and then went on to win the Champions’ See a list of races and the full press pack £14,000, are open to the progeny of Stakes (Gr.1) at Ascot over 1m2f at the at please click here. stallions and mares that had won over end of his three-year-old career.” distances of 10 furlongs or more. The

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

Words by Michelle Douglas

Careers in Racing and Partners Team up at Various Events

This month Careers in Racing have teamed up with various partners including Royal Windsor Racecourse, BHA Jockey Coach Nick Bentley and several Volunteer Career Makers. Careers in Racing supported Royal Windsor Racecourse by attending the Royal Windsor Horse Show together for 5 days along with representatives from the British Racing School, and Volunteer Career Makers. The team spent time engaging with the crowds, showcasing the different career opportunities within the racing industry. A special mention to Dan and Clare Kubler from Kubler Racing who represented Careers in Racing at the event under the new Volunteer Career Maker programme. The Family Fun Day at Royal Windsor Racecourse was next up for the team. The bank holiday event included BHA Jockey Coach Nick Bentley in attendance providing expert tuition on the horse equicisor to the interested public. Again we had Volunteer Career Makers on site to give a helping hand. We worked closely with the Royal Windsor Racecourse team who were collecting for the charity, Thames Hospice, and were able to raise an impressive £220 on the day, just by those who had a go on the equicisor.

26 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page ANNUAL MENTORING EVENT TUESDAY 9 JULY AT THE ALLBRIGHT - MAYFAIR Women in Racing is delighted to be the mentoring programme, said; “We Skills 4 Ltd award-winning Career hosting its annual mentoring event at are delighted that so many members Development Programme The AllBright, Mayfair on Tuesday 9 July. are able to benefit from our mentoring The AllBright have an international city programme, which is the only one The programme is specifically based collective of clubs and academy’s available in British horseracing. Last designed to provide the tools and and aim to support women throughout year’s event was a sell out and we hope techniques to support women in male their career journey. this year’s will prove just as popular given dominated sectors to progress their our exciting new venue and excellent career. The four-day programme, with The event will provide attendees with panel.” a value of £1,200, covers Confident mentoring advice and include a panel Communications, Authentic You, discussion with Dena Arstall (Founder, Women in Racing are also delighted Presentation Skills and Future Focused/ Ad Libitum), Lynn Tomkins (Chair, to offer to members who are attend Goal setting. Companies who offer Skills 4 UK Ltd), Suzanne Homewood one free place on the Skills 4 Ltd this course to their potential and (Enterprise Sales Director, Samsung), award-winning Career Development current female leaders include; Rolls and Annie Lee (Development Coach Programme. See details below. Royce, Balfour Beatty, NHS and leading and Facilitator, Annie Lee Associates universities. Ltd). The event will also include an Tickets to the mentoring event can be introduction from Rose Grissell (Head booked via www.womeninracing.co.uk/ Anyone interested in entering the of Diversity and Inclusion, British events/, competition should email Lynn Tomkins Horseracing Authority). Members: £35 / Non-Members: £55. at [email protected] Event Details and Timings: with no more than one page of A4 on Women in Racing (WiR) is a network why they think the course would benefit supporting women involved in Date - Tuesday 9 July them in their future career. The deadline horseracing, with its mentoring scheme Location - The AllBright, 24-26 Maddox for applications is the 28 June 2019. providing a valuable free benefit to St, Mayfair, London W1S 1QH The winner will be announced at the its members. Currently there are 33 Mentoring Event. WiR mentoring partnerships, with four 1:00pm – Registration with tea & coffee new mentors joining this year. The 1:30pm – Introduction & welcome mentoring programme has provided 1:40pm – Questions to the audience and members across all areas of horseracing expectations with tailored support, encouragement, 2:00pm – Speaker followed by panel guidance and contacts to help skilled introduction and hard-working women to develop 2:30pm – Panel discussion on recent and progress in their career within the industry topics, the benefits of sport. mentoring, career development. 4:00pm – Presentation to the Women in Racing also wish to competition winner encourage new mentors and mentees 4:15pm – Women in Racing Mentoring to join their mentoring programme. Programme and how to get involved 4:30pm – Drinks and networking Lauren Dobson, Women in Racing 5:30pm – Finish Committee Member responsible for

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

A word from partners of the RCA : Watt Fences, Duralock, Overview of British Racing Dates and the Racing TV.PJA PROAM

28 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page DURALOCK

• Projects by Duralock & Watt Fences • Duralock and Watt Fences work together to provide fencing systems for Racecourses and other clients across the UK. Here are some of our recent projects: Brand new Crowd Barrier with a top leaning rail in Crowd Barrier ‘Chantilly Style’ with a top leaning rail the hospitality area at . newly installed by Watt Fences at .

Pointed Picket Fencing to create a smart looking Crowd Barrier and Duralock Racerail lining the parade boundary between areas. ring at Catterick Racecourse.

Another view of the hospitality area at Perth The entrance to the parade ring, with racerail on the Racecourse, now with a Crowd Barrier border. inside to guide horses safely through to the ring.

CONTACT US TODAY TO DISCUSS ANY FENCING PROJECTS T: +44 (0)1608 678238 T: +44 (0)1748822666 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.duralock.com W: www.wattfences.com Duralock UK Ltd. Watt Fences Ltd 6A Enstone Business Park, Enstone, Chipping Broken Brea Farm, Easby, Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 4NP Nr. Richmond, , DL10 7EY

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

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th r an in rs sars an • 25 September 2019 – crs content” Hosted by: Mick Fitzgerald th • 19 November 2019 – “Thank rn in a g Hosted by: Mick Fitzgerald a a rn I’m ci r r carr in racing” Do you want to develop your career in horseracing or perhaps you are new to the industry and would like to expand your knowledge of “Absolutely anasic a c the sport? Get a jump start with this seminar, delivered by the cains Bran ng College on behalf of the British Horseracing an inrs in industry” Authority (BHA). It offers a friendly and fascinating introduction to the world of racing. “Overall a gra inrcin Briis You will learn how the various organisations involved in racing work Racing cangs i is acing an together to deliver a compelling and highly popular sport. You will ran stakeholders” have the unique opportunity to ask questions of and discuss issues with some of racing’s most experienced people, as well as network “Whole a s inrai with other delegates from around the industry. recommend”

A packed covers many aspects of this complex sport. Subjects “Great a gra n an as covered include: g a gain rr insig in • The British Horseracing Authority; industry” • Racing’s Finances: • 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 rrn Racing seminar will link to industry qualifications and will provide an g n r excellent platform for the BHA’S two qualifications: Level 1 Award in innrrnracingcgc An Introduction to the Horseracing Industry; and Level 2 Certificate in The Structure of the Horseracing Industry. For further information or visit www.careersinracing.com

30 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page JOB BOARD

Racing Sales Manager Competitive Salary + Benefits

Newbury Racecourse is an award winning sporting venue with a multi-functional site playing host to c. 30 racedays per year plus a wide range of other exciting events including concerts, weddings and exhibitions. In 2019 we will deliver over 200 event days, these include raceday concerts from Sir Tom Jones and Madness, the Al Shaqab Lockinge and the Ladbrokes Winter Carnival.

We are now seeking an experienced Racing Sales Manager to maximise racing sales through personal sales activity and outstanding leadership of the racing sales team and to deliver an exceptional customer journey for all our racing guests.

The successful candidate in this role will; • Work with the Director of Marcomms and Sponsorship to develop sales opportunities, sales initiatives & targeted campaigns to deliver sales growth • Manage and develop the internal racing sales team through effective delegation, coaching and mentoring • Achieve monthly revenue targets and individual sales KPI’s • Create, manage and develop relationships with key individuals, corporates and booking agents to maximise the delivery of profitable business • Conduct competitor and lost business analysis and make recommendations to Director of Marcomms and Sponsorship to address any specific trends • Chair the Weekly and Monthly Racing Sales Team Meetings to ensure proactive sales activity is taking place as planned • Manage the sales database - ensuring it contains accurate records to allow for marketing and account management activity • Agree and implement the annual pricing and discount strategies with the Director of Marcomms and Sponsorship

You will be able to demonstrate: • Significant sales experience with a track record of delivering outstanding sales growth • Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of selling and sales management • The ability to lead and inspire a team to over achieve sales targets • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills combined with a flair for customer interaction • Motivation and enthusiasm, for both the position and the Racecourse • Comprehensive understanding of budgets, forecasting and associated deliverables

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits scheme including; • Attractive bonus incentive scheme • 25 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays + time off in lieu for weekend racedays worked • Free annual membership to the Racecourse + complimentary tickets • Discounted Health Club membership • Reduced rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site • Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5% • Private healthcare scheme • Life assurance scheme • Opportunities for training and career growth

To apply please email your CV and covering letter including remuneration details to Hugh Nickerson at Conundrum Consulting Ltd. [email protected] Quoting reference number JID1099 in the email subject line All direct and third party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum.

31 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page JOB BOARD

Deputy Head Grounds Person Competitive Salary + Benefits

Newbury Racecourse is an award winning sporting venue with a multi-functional site playing host to c. 30 racedays per year plus a wide range of other exciting events including concerts, weddings and exhibitions. In 2019 we will deliver over 200 event days, these include raceday concerts from Sir Tom Jones and Madness, the Al Shaqab Lockinge and the Ladbrokes Winter Carnival.

We are seeking a Deputy Head Groundsperson to report to the Head Groundsperson, assisting them in all aspects of maintenance, preparation and repair of the racetrack and surrounding areas in order to ensure Newbury Racecourse’s continued leading position within British racing. You will play an integral role in leading the groundstaff team, taking part in vital projects in the future development of the racecourse estate.

The ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Relevant turf care qualifications • Experience of sports ground management or equivalent • Experience with all types of machinery • A valid full driving licence • Mechanical skills • Horticultural Skills • Computer literacy • Good eye for detail and organisational skills • Experience of managing a team

The successful applicant will have an appreciation for the high standards expected by Newbury Racecourse and our customers. There will be elements of working unsupervised, so you must be reliable, enthusiastic, able to use your initiative and to exercise sound judgment.

In return we can offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits scheme including: • 25 days holiday per year (plus public holidays) • Free annual membership to the Racecourse + complimentary tickets • Discounted Health Club membership • Reduced rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site • Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5% • Private healthcare scheme • Life assurance scheme • Free parking • Opportunities for training and career growth • Possibility of onsite accommodation

To apply please email your CV and covering letter including remuneration details to Hugh Nickerson at Conundrum Consulting Ltd. [email protected] Quoting reference number JID1101 in the email subject line All direct and third party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum.

32 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page JOB BOARD

Experienced Grounds Person Competitive Salary + Benefits

Newbury Racecourse is an award winning sporting venue with a multi-functional site playing host to c. 30 racedays per year plus a wide range of other exciting events including concerts, weddings and exhibitions. In 2019 we will deliver over 200 event days, these include raceday concerts from Sir Tom Jones and Madness, the Al Shaqab Lockinge and the Ladbrokes Winter Carnival.

We are seeking an experienced Grounds Person to report to the Head Grounds Person, assisting them in all aspects of maintenance, preparation and repair of the racetrack and surrounding estate. You will become an integral part of the groundstaff team, taking part in vital projects which will contribute to the future development of the racecourse estate.

The ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Relevant Grounds related qualifications • Experience of sports ground management or equivalent • A valid full driving licence • Mechanical skills • Horticultural Skills • Basic computer literacy

The successful applicant will have an appreciation for the high standards expected by Newbury Racecourse and our customers. There will be elements of working unsupervised, so you must be reliable, enthusiastic, able to use your initiative and to exercise sound judgment.

In return we can offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits scheme including: • 25 days holiday per year (plus public holidays) • Free annual membership to the Racecourse + complimentary tickets • Discounted Health Club membership • Reduced rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site • Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5% • Private healthcare scheme • Life assurance scheme • Free parking • Opportunities for training and career growth

To apply please email your CV and covering letter including remuneration details to Hugh Nickerson at Conundrum Consulting Ltd. [email protected] Quoting reference number JID1100 in the email subject line All direct and third party responses will be forwarded to Conundrum.

33 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page 34 | RCA Update Newsletter 2019 Back to content page DIARY DATES

Tuesday 18 - Saturday 22 June Royal Ascot Tuesday 25 June RCA Betting Advisory Group Friday 28 June RaceTech Board Friday 28 June HBLB Board

Tuesday 2 July ROA AGM Tuesday 2 July RCA Racing Group Wednesday 3 July BHA Board Thursday 4 July BHA Medical Committee Thursday 4 July BHA Racing Group Thursday 4 July BHA Executive Committee Monday 8 July Raceday Experience Forum

CONTRIBUTORS

Tansy Challis 07709 954620 [email protected] Clarissa Daly 01584 823783 clarissa{@ponyracingauthority.co.uk Michelle Douglas 0207 152 0020 [email protected] Rachael Gowland 01638 667960 [email protected] Kate Hills 07813947201 [email protected] Pip Kirkby 0207 152 0200 [email protected] Rob Sage 07798 655427 [email protected] Lucy Saunders 07387 260980 [email protected] Alice Thurtle 01638 661321 [email protected] Daisy Wales 0207 152 0198 [email protected]

RCA STAFF CONTACT LIST

David Armstrong 01344 873538 [email protected] Helen Ballerino 01344 873537 [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] 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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