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“Step On Track” programme launched to introduce young people from BAME backgrounds to horseracing
Careers in Racing (CiR), the dedicated careers marketing arm of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has today announced the launch of a new programme designed to introduce young people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) … Read more
Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards “more important than ever” as nominations open for 2021
2021 awards will look to highlight extraordinary work done by stud and stable staff during COVID-19 and will take place virtually Prize money distributed more widely to include those who are shortlisted in recognition of widespread impact of the … Read more
Racing With Pride: Official LGBT+ network launched to increase support, awareness and engagement
Issued on behalf of the Diversity in Racing Steering Group Racing With Pride, the official LGBT+ network for British racing, has today been launched by the sport’s Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG). The network is designed for British … Read more
Racing Foundation funding boost for pony racing activities to create a “formal pathway” into racing
180,000 per year awarded for 5 years (2021-2025) to develop a formal pathway of activities as a progressive route into the racing industry. (see diagram attached) Delivery to be overseen by the Pony Racing Authority, in collaboration with Racing … Read more
BHA Board welcomes Julie Harrington as new Chief Executive
The BHA Board has chosen the Chief Executive of British Cycling, Julie Harrington, to be the new head of British horseracing’s governing body and regulator. She will take over the post at the beginning of 2021 after nearly 4 years leading … Read more
Training launched to improve LGBT+ awareness & inclusion within British racing
To mark Pride month this June, the Diversity in Racing Steering Group’s (DiRSG) dedicated LGBT+ sub-group has today launched a new e-learning module to improve LGBT+ awareness and inclusion within British racing. The module has already been … Read more
2020 Lycetts Team Champion Award winners announced
Dan Kubler and Jonjo O’Neill were announced today as the 2020 winners of the Lycetts Team Champion Award, which celebrates the British racehorse training yards with the highest standards of employee management. The former won the category for … Read more
Shortlisted Finalists Announced for 2020 Lycetts Team Champion Award
Outstanding quality of nominations in extraordinary circumstances Two out of three nominations awarded Gold accreditation Awards continue to demonstrate and shine a light on the exceptional working practices adopted by British training yards New … Read more
Twenty Four Contestants head to heat stages of the Furlong Factor
Following a bumper crop of entries to find racing’s singing superstars, the final 24 contenders have been selected to progress to the heat stages of Racing Welfare’s Furlong Factor and remain in with a chance of winning the £1,500 cash prize and … Read more
Keep busy this Easter with our fun activities
This Easter is going to be extremely challenging as our country is in lockdown and people are having to stay home. We have uploaded the following activities to keep you busy during these unprecedented times. Share with your friends and relatives … Read more