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Racing Foundation publishes three-year strategy to assist the industry to develop collaborative and strategic approach

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Racing Foundation publishes three-year strategy to assist the industry to develop collaborative and strategic approach

27 Feb 2025

Document outlines the Foundation’s position on aligning with industry strategies and how it will give across its three annual funding rounds.

Industry

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RELEASE: Postponement of Horseracing Industry Conference to Tuesday October 24, 2023

19 May 2023

The Horseracing Industry Conference has regrettably had to be postponed due to the planned train strike on May 31

Events

RELEASE: The Racing Foundation announces departure of Chief Executive Rob Hezel

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RELEASE: The Racing Foundation announces departure of Chief Executive Rob Hezel

17 May 2023

Rob Hezel has informed the Racing Foundation Board of his intention to step down as Chief Executive after almost eight years in the role.

Industry

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Members of Industry People Board Announced

3 May 2023

The Chair of British racing’s Industry People Board, Neil Hayward, has confirmed the appointment of eight Board members and a Programme Director to plan and deliver an industry wide people strategy.

Racing’s People

RELEASE: Exercise and nutrition study published in international journal in major step forward for jockey athlete welfare

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RELEASE: Exercise and nutrition study published in international journal in major step forward for jockey athlete welfare

6 Apr 2023

A study into exercise and nutrition that helps jockeys to make weight safely is to have its findings published in an international journal.

Racing’s People

Racing Foundation-funded Racing Media Academy Class of 2023 announced

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Racing Foundation-funded Racing Media Academy Class of 2023 announced

21 Mar 2023

Thirteen cadets have been given the opportunity of a lifetime by being accepted on the Racing Foundation-funded Racing Media Academy.

Racing’s People

RELEASE: Broadcaster Rishi Persad appointed to Racing Foundation Board of Trustees

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RELEASE: Broadcaster Rishi Persad appointed to Racing Foundation Board of Trustees

2 Mar 2023

The Racing Foundation is delighted to welcome well-known racing broadcaster Rishi Persad to its Board of Trustees.

Industry

Racing Foundation-funded project to improve racecourse accessibility for those with disabilities

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Racing Foundation-funded project to improve racecourse accessibility for those with disabilities

27 Feb 2023

The RCA is aiming to enhance the raceday experience for all those living with mental and physical disabilities by commissioning audits to review the accessibility of racecourses.

Racing’s People

RELEASE: BRS to launch environmental sustainability training to support the British horseracing industry

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RELEASE: BRS to launch environmental sustainability training to support the British horseracing industry

31 Jan 2023

The British Racing School (BRS) have announced the launch of a brand new training course covering all aspects of environmental sustainability in British horseracing.

Environmental, Social & Governance

RELEASE: Racing Foundation welcomes racehorse trainer and vet Jim Boyle to Board of Trustees

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RELEASE: Racing Foundation welcomes racehorse trainer and vet Jim Boyle to Board of Trustees

24 Jan 2023

Bringing a wealth of experience to the Foundation’s Board from across a number of industry areas, the Epsom-based trainer has 22 years experience of training racehorses and is a qualified vet

Industry

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Tickets now on sale for 2023 Horseracing Industry Conference at York Racecourse

19 Jan 2023

Delivered in partnership with University of Liverpool Management School, the conference will bring together expertise from sector leaders and researchers

Events