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British Horseracing
Graduate Development
Programme 2018
Monday 2nd July – Friday 13th July
Delivered by:04 Daily Timetable 14 The Graduate Programme 15 This Year’s Graduates 25 Previous Graduates – Where Are They Now? 26 Sponsors and Visits Front cover and inside front cover photography by: focusonracing.com
Many congratulations and a very warm welcome to all of
you on the 2018 British Horseracing Graduate Development
Programme. Over the next two weeks in Newmarket – and
then subsequent placements with employers across the
industry and around the country – you will be making your
first steps in an exciting career in British racing.
In doing so, you are following in the footsteps of almost 500 people who have
participated in the 27 previous editions of this illustrious scheme, of which
the British Horseracing Authority and British racing is rightly extremely proud.
Many former alumni (some of whom you will be meeting over the next fortnight
or working with) have gone on to pursue successful careers within the industry
using the springboard which this programme offers.
The opportunities which this programme provides could not be realised
without the generous support of placement sponsors, nor the work of the team
at the British Racing School in Newmarket to host and organise the course.
I would like to thank all of our partners – and my excellent team within the
BHA who have run the recruitment and placement process again with such
distinction and professionalism – for their ongoing support of the programme.
I urge our Graduates to be inquisitive, challenging and passionate about our
great industry in your time at Newmarket and on your placements. Whether
these placements end up leading directly to job offers, or open up opportunities
elsewhere in the industry, I wish you the very best of luck in your careers in
British racing.
Nick Rust, Chief Executive, British Horseracing Authority
careersinracing.com 03Daily Timetable
Sunday 1st July
20.00 - 22.00 Check-in to BRS and Bar Open
Monday 2nd July
An Introduction to The Racing Industry
Time Activity Speaker / Organiser
08.00 Breakfast
09.00 - 09.30 Course Introduction Zoe Elliott and Grant Harris
Head of Careers Marketing & Recruitment
The British Horseracing Authority and
Chief Executive
The British Racing School
09.30 - 10.30 Introduction to British Racing and Will Lambe
The Role of the British Horseracing Executive Director
Authority The British Horseracing Authority
10.30 - 11.30 The Role of the RCA Matthew Taylor and Caroline Davies
Racecourse Services Assistant and
Racecourse Services Director
The Racecourse Association
11.30 - 11.45 Tea / Coffee Break
11.45 - 13.00 Teambuilding Jeremy Lane and Lynda Idehen
HR Advisor and HR Co-ordinator
The British Horseracing Authority
13.00 - 13.30 Industry Training, Recruitment and Zoe Elliott
Education Head of Careers Marketing & Recruitment
The British Horseracing Authority
13.30 - 14.15 Lunch
14.15 - 15.30 The Role of Weatherbys Adrian McGlynn and Jenny Lane
Racing Director and
IT projects co-ordinator
Weatherbys
15.30 - 15.45 Tea / Coffee Break
15.45 - 17.00 Presentation planning in Syndicates Peter Williams
18.00 Dinner
04Tuesday 3rd July
The Racehorse
Time Activity Speaker / Organiser
07.30 - 08.20 BRS Tour and view First Lot Grant Harris
Chief Executive
The British Racing School
08.20 - 08.45 Breakfast
08.45 Depart for Newmarket Equine Hospital
09.00 - 10.00 Tour of Newmarket Equine Hospital Hospital Consultant
Newmarket Equine Hospital
10.15 Return to BRS
10.30 - 10.45 Tea / Coffee Break
10.45 - 12.15 Life as a Jockey to include IJF Dale Gibson
Executive Director (Racing)
Professional Jockeys Association
12.15 - 13.00 Lunch
13.00 - 14.15 Welfare of Horses Amanda Piggot
Veterinary Advisor
The British Horseracing Authority
14.15 Depart for The National Stud
14.30 - 16.15 Tour of The National Stud Tim Lane
Managing Director
The National Stud
16.30 - 18.00 Visit to The Jockey Club Rooms Greg Matisse
Head Rooms Steward
The Jockey Club Rooms
18.30 Dinner
careersinracing.com 05Wednesday 4th July
People in Racing
Time Activity Speaker / Organiser
06.00 - 06.15 Depart for Trainer’s Yard
06.15 - 09.00 Visit to a Trainer’s Yard Sir Mark Prescott Bt and
Group Splits Ed Dunlop
Classic Winning Trainers
09.00 - 09.45 Breakfast
09.45 - 10.45 The National Trainers Federation Rupert Arnold
Chief Executive
The National Trainers Federation
10.45 - 11.45 Racehorse care practical Alison Harper
BRS Yard Instructor
11.45 - 12.00 Tea / Coffee Break
12.00 - 13.00 Career advice for the Racing Industry Lisa Delaney
General Manager and Careers Coach
JETS
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 15.00 Owners Contribution to the Charlie Parker
Funding of Racing Board Member
Racehorse Owners Association (ROA)
15.00 - 16.00 The Role of Racing Welfare Dawn Goodfellow
Chief Executive
Racing Welfare
16.00 - 16.15 Tea / Coffee Break
16.15 - 17.15 Retraining of Racehorses David Hunter
Trustee
Retraining of Racehorses
17.15 - 18.15 Diversity in Racing Harriet Rochester
Rochester PR
18.15 Dinner
19.15 Drinks and networking in the Courtyard
at BRS. Thoroughbred Club Reps:
Melissa Parris and Alice Thurtle
06Thursday 5th July
The Funding of Racing
Time Activity Speaker / Organiser
08.00 - 09.00 Breakfast
09.00 - 10.00 Betting and The Industry Ross Hamilton
Corporate Affairs Manager
The British Horseracing Authority
10.00 - 11.00 Sponsorship in Racing Johnno Spence
CEO
JSC Communications
11.00 - 11.30 Tea / Coffee Break
11.30 - 12.45 The Role of the Levy Board Alan Delmonte
Chief Executive
Horserace Betting Levy Board
12.45 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 15.00 A Bookmaker’s perspective Simon Clare
PR Director
Coral
15.15 Depart for The National Heritage Centre
for Horseracing and Sporting Art
15.30 - 17.30 Visit to The National Heritage Centre Chris Garibaldi
for Horseracing and Sporting Art Director
The National Heritage Centre
for Horseracing and Sporting Art
17.45 Return to BRS
18.00 - 19.00 Dinner
careersinracing.com 07Friday 6th July
A Career in Racing
Time Activity Speaker / Organiser
06.45 - 08.30 Optional Tour of Newmarket Training Larry Bowden
Grounds
08.45 - 09.15 Breakfast
09.15 - 10.00 Stable Staff perspective Kevin Parsons
ULF Project Manager
National Association of Racing Staff
(NARS)
10.00 - 12.00 Career Coaching Annie Lee
Development Coach and Trainer
Annie Lee Associates Ltd
12.30 - 13.30 Lunch
13.30 - 15.00 Your Graduate Programme Panel Discussion
Emma Marley, Lucy Ralph,
Alice Thurtle, Joe Rendall
15.00 - 15.15 Tea / Coffee Break
15.15 - 17.00 Project Presentations in Syndicates Andrew Braithwaite and Grant Harris
Financial Director and
Chief Executive
The British Racing School
18.00 Dinner
Saturday 7th July
Race Day at Sandown
08.30 Breakfast
Depart for Sandown
13.20 First Race
16.40 Last Race
Depart
08Sunday 8th July
08.30 Breakfast
Monday 9th July
The Bloodstock Industry
Time Activity Speaker / Organiser
08.00 - 09.00 Breakfast
09.00 - 10.15 The Role of a Bloodstock Agent Matt Coleman
Bloodstock Agent
Anthony Stroud Bloodstock
10.15 - 10.30 Tea / Coffee Break
10.45 Depart for Dalham Hall
11.00 - 12.45 Tour of Dalham Hall Stud Dawn Laidlaw
Nominations Manager
Darley
13.00 Return
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 15.00 Revision
15.00 - 15.15 Tea / Coffee Break
15.15 - 16.30 Breeders Incentive Schemes David Letts
Operations Manager
European Breeders Fund
16.30 - 17.45 Revision for Exam
18.00 - 1900 Dinner
careersinracing.com 09Tuesday 10th July
The Public Appeal of Racing
Time Activity Speaker / Organiser
08.00 - 08.45 Breakfast
09.00 - 10.00 Racing and the Media Tom Kerr
Assistant News Editor
Racing Post
10.00 - 11.15 Television Coverage of Racing Nick Luck
TV Presenter and Journalist
11.15 - 11.30 Tea / Coffee Break
11.30 - 13.00 Handicapping Dominic Gardiner-Hill
Head of Handicapping
The British Horseracing Authority
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 15.30 Race Planning Stuart Middleton
Racing Operations Manager
The British Horseracing Authority
15.30 - 15.45 Tea / Coffee Break
15.45 - 16.45 Great British Racing Rod Street
Chief Executive
Great British Racing
16.45 - 17.45 Racing and its Customers Dan Thompson
CEO
Plumpton Racecourse
18.00 - 19.00 Dinner
19.00 - 21.00 Revision for Exam
10Wednesday 11th July
The International Scene
Time Activity Speaker / Organiser
08.00 - 08.45 Breakfast
08.45 - 09.30 Level 2 Certificate in the structure of the
Horseracing Industry Exam
09.30 - 10.30 International Racing Adrian Beaumont
Director of Racecourse Services
International Racing Bureau
10.30 - 11.30 An introduction to the Breeding Sector Caroline Turnbull
Education and Employment Manager
Thoroughbred Breeders Association
11.30 - 11.45 Tea / Coffee Break
11.45 - 12.45 International Perspectives to Racing Ed Prosser and Dean Roethemeier
European Representative and
Sales Associate
Keeneland
12.45 - 13.30 Lunch
13.30 - 14.30 The Role of Tattersalls Martin Mitchell
Former Tattersalls Sales Director
14.30 - 15.30 Marketing GB Racing Overseas James Oldring
Operations Director
Great British Racing International
and British Champion Series
15.30 Depart for Tattersalls
15.45 - 19.00 Tour of Tatteralls Sales
careersinracing.com 11Thursday 12th July
Rules and Integrity in Racing
Time Activity Speaker / Organiser
08.00 - 08.30 Breakfast
08.45 - 09.45 The Importance of Integrity in Racing Mark Blackman and John Gardner
Raceday Integrity Team Leader and
Principal Intelligence Analyst
The British Horseracing Authority
09.45 - 11.15 Rules and Regulations Lyn Williams and Lauren Robinson
Disciplinary Team Members
The British Horseracing Authority
11.30 Depart for the July Racecourse
12.00 - 13.00 Preparing for a Raceday at Fraser Garrity and Richard Linley
The July Course Racecourse Manager
Chelmesford City and
Senior Inspector of Courses
The British Horseracing Authority
13.00 - 13.30 Packed Lunch at July Course
13.45 - 17.45 July Festival Meeting with behind the
scenes tour (Group splits)
Course photo to be taken at the Dan Abraham
Racecourse
17.45 Return to BRS
19.00 Depart for End of Course Dinner
19.15 End of Course Dinner With Guest Speaker
The Bedford Lodge Hotel Richard Wayman
Chief Operating Officer
The British Horseracing Authority
12Friday 13th July
Course Wrap Up
Time Activity Speaker / Organiser
08.30 - 09.30 Breakfast
09.30 - 11.00 Life as a TV Presenter Ed Chamberlin
ITV Racing Presenter
11.00 - 11.30 Questionnaire and Feedback
12.00 - 13.00 Packed Lunch
13.00 Depart for July Course
13.15 July Festival Meeting with behind the
scenes tour (Group splits)
18.00 Depart for home
careersinracing.com 13The Graduate Programme
Peter Williams
Course Host
Being born near Newmarket and the grandson of a Stud Groom at Lanwades
Stud, racing has always been part of Peter’s life. Peter is keenly interested in the
breeding and racing of thoroughbreds.
However his early career was as a teacher in Norway and Germany. He worked
in Service Children’s Education and was a Head-teacher for 14 years in Northern
Germany. He decided to leave teaching and follow his interest in the horseracing
industry. To that end he has worked for the Tote, the National Stud, the National
Horseracing Museum and the British Racing School.
His passion for racing has seen him have shares in several horses trained in
Newmarket but he is still awaiting the elusive Derby winner! He enjoys attending
race meetings whenever possible.
He is a lay member of the Local Ethical Review Group of the Centre for
Racehorse Studies based at the British Racing School.
The British Horseracing Authority Team
Zoe Elliott Head of Careers Marketing and Recruitment
Zoe has worked in horseracing for 17 years having graduated with an Equine
Business Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing. She is responsible for
the Career Marketing Strategy that supports the racing industry inspiring talented
people to work in racing in all levels of role.
Michelle Douglas Career Marketing and Recruitment Advisor
Michelle has over 25 years’ experience in racing and currently has responsibility for
the tactical careers marketing campaigns which sees her working from exhibition
stands to digital campaigns! She has a huge amount of knowledge about the
industry and is always on the end of the phone to support people in their careers.
She oversees the Graduate Development Programme and is key point of contact
with the placement sponsors.
Jeremy Lane HR Advisor
Jeremy manages the recruitment and selection process of all the graduates.
On a day to day basis he is focussed on the HR requirements of British Horseracing
Authority employees but is a great supporter of the programme and is instrumental
in ensuring the assessment days and graduate liaison run like clockwork.
If you have any concerns whilst on your course or out in your placement
please do not hesitate to contact us 020 7152 0000.
14This Year’s Graduates
Michael Andrews
BHA Communications and Corporate Affairs Department
I’m a 22 year old International History & Politics graduate from the University of
Leeds, and I have been passionate about horse racing since my grandparents
took me to Jersey Racecourse when I was five. Since the age of fifteen, I have
worked part-time in the industry in roles such as acting as a ‘Spotter’ for
RaceTech at Cheltenham and the Aintree Grand National. In 2016/17, as part
of my year abroad at university in Australia, I worked for Racing.com at the
biggest spring carnival meetings. I’ve always been eager and enthusiastic to
take on new challenges and believe this Graduate Programme can open new
and unexpected opportunities.
Josephine Armaly
Newmarket Racecourse
In June 2018, I will graduate from Oxford Brookes University with a Bsc (Hons)
in Equine Science and Thoroughbred Management. From a young age, I have
always been involved with horses, from competing in dressage to a horse
racing syndicate member. During my placement year of University, I travelled
to Darley Australia where I worked in the breaking unit and the prep shed.
In January, I moved to Newmarket to work as a Stud Hand for Cheveley Park
Stud. During the October Book 2 Yearling Sale, I also shadowed Bloodstock
Agent, Richard Knight. Combining the theoretical and practical experience has
allowed me to pursue my ambition in a career within the thoroughbred industry
and I am very excited to start on the Graduate Programme.
careersinracing.com 15Rachel Brierley-Ambrose
BHA Handicapping Department
I am 22 years old and come from Bristol, UK. I am currently studying at
St Hilda’s College, University of Oxford, and will be graduating in June 2018
with a BA in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History. I have attended
race meetings with my father since a young age and I am a member of the
organisation, ‘Women in Racing’. I founded and led the Classical Archaeology
and Ancient History Society for which I was nominated for the Oxford University
Rachel McLean Prize for improving university life. I also obtained a hockey Blue
in my first year of university. I am really looking forward to participating in the
Programme to gain a better insight into the world of horse racing and the
breadth of work opportunities it offers.
Jasmine Burns
Aintree Racecourse
My passion for horse racing began at a young age, as my father’s involvement
in the industry meant that travelling to racecourses up and down the UK became
an enjoyable occurrence growing up. Working at the Press Association from the
age of 16 introduced me to the various aspects of the racing industry and, in
2017, I set out to gain as much industry experience as possible. I worked in
the office at Beverley Racecourse assisting in the planning, preparation and
execution of their race days during the 2017 season. I also spent some time at
Brian Ellison’s yard and at White Rose Saddlery in Malton, learning about their
positions in the racing industry. I’m looking forward to developing my existing
skills and knowledge on the Graduate Programme and look forward to joining
the team at Aintree Racecourse.
16Harry Chapple
Racing Welfare
I am halfway through my Masters Degree at Loughborough University reading
the subjects of Sport Business and Innovation. I have a passion for making
data driven evidence based decisions and strive to forward think around the
box. I have a strong grounding in member services from my time working in
the Golf Industry as a Professional. I have a desire to collaborate and support
others where possible. I have a taste for flat racing and often attend race
meetings alongside occasional bloodstock sales. I am a driven individual
looking to further my skills and I have the dream to one day own the Winner
of the Dubai World Cup.
Jessica Daw
BHA Racecourse Operations Department
I am currently studying for a MSc in Equine Performance, Health and Welfare
at Nottingham Trent University. Alongside my studies I have been riding out for
Laura Morgan and a local point to point trainer. Prior to my masters I worked as
a Work Rider and Racing Secretary for Joseph Tuite in Lambourn, expanding
on my experience of working on the ownership desk at Weatherbys which
followed completion of a BSc (Hons) in Equine Management from Hartpury
College. Before university I completed the foundation course at British Racing
School, introducing me to a lifelong passion for racing.
careersinracing.com 17Becky Donald
HERO’s Charity
I’m Becky, and I’m 22 years old from Somerset and I’m studying at the
Royal Agricultural University. I started riding when I was 3 years old, however
I am not from a horsey background. I have had my own horses from the age of
9 and been in sole charge ever since. I became interested in racing, and horses
in general from a young age, having worked on an international showjumping
yard with a thoroughbred breeding operation attached. I heard about the British
Horseracing Graduate Development Programme through my university degree,
and I am really looking forward to my placement at HEROS, my experience has
shown that you don’t need to come from an equine background to get involved
within the racing industry.
Samantha Fletcher
Cheltenham Racecourse
I will be graduating from Oxford Brookes University in June having completed a
four-year Equine Science and Thoroughbred Management Degree (BSc Hons)
in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. My time at university was highly
enjoyable; the undergraduate placement enabled me to work in Australia for
ten months at a variety of racing organisations including the Australian Turf
Club and William Inglis & Sons. The highlight of which was being able to attend
The Golden Slipper at Rosehill Gardens. Upon my return to the UK, I relocated
to Newmarket to support the stud and stable staff charity, The Racing Centre,
then went on to work at Newbury Racecourse as a Casual Marketing Assistant
while I completed my studies. I am now excited to progress my career in
horseracing and look forward to the opportunities ahead.
18Nicole Groyer
Weatherbys
My name is Nicole Groyer, aged 22 from Naul, Co. Dublin. I come from an
equine and agricultural background and have fond memories of attending
the races from a very young age. I will be graduating with a BAgrSc Animal
Science Equine degree from University College Dublin this September. In my
third year I carried out a six month professional work placement with Coolmore
at Creekview Farm, Kentucky, USA. This hands on practical work gave me an
insight into the international equine business, breeding, and sales. Working
in such a fast paced environment has resulted in my keen eye for detail and
responsible nature. My love and passion for the thoroughbred industry grew
immensely over this period and to finish I worked for two busy weeks at the
Keeneland September Yearling Sales before returning to my final years studies.
As a regular racegoer and racing fan combined with having studied the equine
industry through University, a career in the industry is something I intend to
pursue. I am delighted to have been selected for the British Horseracing
Graduate Development Programme, affording me this opportunity by spending
two weeks in Newmarket at the BRS and carry out an 8 week placement with
Weatherbys. I am really looking forward to what will be an exciting few weeks
this summer.
Philippa Hardy
BHA Licensing Department
I have just completed my degree in Primary Education at Leeds Beckett
University, but have always had a passion for all things horses and especially
in recent years, racing. I have ridden ponies from as young as I can remember,
and currently own two retired racehorses, one of whom was trained by Ruth
Carr. I was a part time employee of Ruth’s for the 2016 and 2017 flat seasons,
where I had the opportunity to lead up 2 winners at Ayr, on the same day! I then
took on the role of Assistant Starter for the Arabian Racing Organisation in 2017,
and will be continuing to do so this summer.
careersinracing.com 19Callum Helliwell
Great British Racing
My name is Callum Helliwell, I recently completed my three year degree in
journalism at the University of Gloucestershire. I wanted to be a jockey from
the age of five but unfortunately Mother Nature combined with a love of steak
put an end to that dream. I’d certainly call myself a horseracing fanatic and I’m
not embarrassed to say that I am the proud owner of a Rooster Booster Mug.
I’m also a fan of many other sports including American Football, which I’ve
played at university.
Matthew Jones
Racecourse Association
I recently spent three years in Sheffield studying for an undergraduate
economics degree, it was during these three years that I realised economics
was a bit boring and that sport, in particular racing was much more exciting.
On my year out after graduating I discovered the ‘Graduate Development
Programme’. I realised that if I wanted to get on the Programme I’d need
some sort of industry experience and so decided to take up a bit of part-time
stewarding work at my nearest courses of Newmarket, Chelmsford and
Huntingdon. This just increased my passion for racing, and my drive to be
a part of the 2018 Graduate Programme. Outside of racing I enjoy taking up
a challenge and have completed a sky dive, half-marathon and Kilimanjaro
Climb to date!
20Lewis Lesbirel
Timeform
My name is Lewis Lesbirel and I am 21-years-old. I have very recently finished
my degree in Multimedia Journalism at Bournemouth University and my ultimate
goal is to become a racing journalist. My interest in racing comes primarily from
my Dad, though, having grown up in Sussex, it was a week’s work experience
as a Stable Hand at Gary Moore’s yard many years ago that confirmed my
desire to work in the racing industry. I have a small share in a racehorse as part
of the EPDS Racing syndicate, and outside of racing I am a huge Chelsea fan.
Jade Lovell
Northern Racing College
I’m 22 years old and will be graduating with a BSc (Honours) in International
Business Management this summer from the Royal Agricultural University. I have
always had a passion for horseracing and business and would love to pursue a
career where I am behind the scenes organising big race days and promoting
the industry. I am delighted to be a part of this Programme and look forward
to getting stuck in.
Fergus Matthews
Racehorse Owners Association
My name is Fergus, I am 21 years old and come from Devon in the UK. In 2018
I will graduate with a BSc in Exploration and Resource Geology from Cardiff
University. Before graduating I lived and worked on the family farm, while also
working weekends and holidays at Nelson’s farm stud, as well as a short spell
with Stuart Kittow Racing.
careersinracing.com 21Eleanor Rance
BHA Industry People and Development Department
I’m Ellie, 22 years old and originally from Shropshire. I graduated with a
BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Cardiff University in July 2017 and have spent
the past year working in Cardiff as a Marketing Executive within a prop-tech
company. I have been a keen horse rider from childhood and a racing fan from
a young age owing to my family’s love for breeding and owning grassroots
racehorses. Over time I have fed this interest through working on a stud and
attending industry talks. I am eager to pursue a career within the industry
and consequently I am thrilled to have been accepted onto the Graduate
Programme. I look forward to completing my placement within the BHA
Industry People and Development Department.
Joe Robinson
Jockey Club Property Department
I have recently completed my final year at The University of Reading, studying
Agricultural Business Management BSc. Since a young age, I have been
surrounded by racehorses, having some foals, yearlings and horses in training
at home. It is this initial exposure which has led me to have a huge interest in the
racing and bloodstock industry. At University, I continued my interest in racing by
becoming an active committee member of the University Turf Club and ultimately
deciding to pursue a career in the industry. The British Horseracing Graduate
Development Programme was an obvious career step to take after University
and certainly a great opportunity for me to expand my knowledge and further
my experience within the field that I am passionate about.
22George Shakespeare
Britbet
The thrill of racing captured me from an early age when my brother used to
take me racing at local courses, Ludlow and Worcester. Since then my passion
for the sport has grown profoundly. My passion lies in National Hunt racing,
epitomised by The Festival which I attend every year, but I follow the whole
industry vividly and have good knowledge of the betting industry. My background
is in Business; I am due to graduate this summer from Nottingham Trent University
with a BA (Hons) in Business Management & Entrepreneurship. In seeking to
combine the two, I pursued a career in racing which has led me here. I’ve spent
this year completing the final year of my degree and developing my industry
knowledge, attending the BHA’s Overview of British Racing seminar. The
Graduate Programme will provide me with an exceptional foundation for entering
the industry and I look forward to joining the exciting new Britbet operation.
James Stevens
The Racing Post
Working within horse racing has always been an ambition since I was young.
I was delighted when the opportunity to work with the Racing Post became
available, and ecstatic when I found out I had been selected. Covering the
Cheltenham Festival, Royal Ascot and The Derby are most certainly high
points of my career, and I love being in the centre of the epic days of our sport.
I’ve worked for the likes of Racing Ahead, ITV Racing, The Sportsman and
as a lead writer for the Racing Plus newspaper. I’m excited to begin my
placement and bring some of my ideas to the world’s biggest and most
iconic racing publication.
careersinracing.com 23Freya Trotter
The Racing Manager
Born and raised in the Cotswolds, the heart of National Hunt racing and a
stone’s throw from Cheltenham, it is hardly surprising I have always had a
passion for horse racing. Racing has always been in my blood, with my mother
working for David Nicholson when she was younger and my uncle currently Stud
Manager at Juddmonte, to mention a few. I graduated from Cardiff Metropolitan
University, with a BSc Hons Sport and Exercise Science in 2013 and have
enjoyed being a PE teacher at Whitgift School for several years. This meant I
could enjoy the perks of school holidays riding out for Alan King, Ben Pauling
and Sam Thomas. Last summer, I had the opportunity to work for Goffs, bid
spotting at their August NH store and HIT Sale. My short taster of the Bloodstock
world was enough for me to realise that I felt at home. I knew immediately that
I needed to finally pursue my love for racing into a career and I relish this
opportunity of working within the industry.
Joan Tyner
Thoroughbred Breeders Association
My name is Joan Tyner, aged 22, from Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland. I have been
heavily involved in racing ever since I was young, helping my parents who train
national hunt horses. I will be graduating with a BBS International Business &
Management degree from Maynooth University this year. I had the chance to
study abroad at the University of Kentucky, while I there I had opportunity to
work at Dromoland Farm handling Mares, foals and also prepping yearlings
for the sales. Being from a racing background, it has always been my passion
to pursue a career within the thoroughbred industry. I am very excited to take
part in this year’s Graduate Programme and looking forward to carrying out my
placement at the Thoroughbred Breeders Association.
24Previous Graduates –
Where Are They Now?
Previous members of the British Horseracing Graduate Development Programme have gone on
to a variety of roles in racing, here are some examples of positions we know people have gone
on to do. Although we can’t keep up with all the recent moves!
Name Year on Current Position
Programme
Georgia Misson 2017 The Racing Manager
James Davies 2017 Timeform
Megan Bouwman 2016 Racecourse Association
Maria Baker 2016 Marketing Executive, British Racing School
Adam Ferguson 2016 Welfare Office, Racing Welfare
Matthew Taylor 2016 Racecourse Association
Jack Haynes 2015 Racing Post
Lucy Ralph 2015 Regulatory Operations Project Officer, British Horseracing Authority
Sophie Jenkins 2015 Marketing Executive, Great British Racing
James Baldwin 2015 Weatherbys
Tallulah Lewis 2014 Weatherbys
Mark Scully 2013 The Racing Post
Harry Williams 2013 Business Operation Project Officer, British Horseracing Authority
Bobby Jackson 2013 Tattersalls
Sally Butterworth 2012 Regional Sales Co-ordinate East, JCR
Phil Kinsella 2012 Personal Development Manager, PJA
Paul Swain 2012 Racecourse Services Executive, RCA
Emma Wood 2012 Regional Sponsorship Executive, JCR
Ross Hamilton 2011 Corporate Affairs Manager, British Horseracing Authority
Toby Stewart 2010 Winstar Stud Farm, Kentucky
Thomas Kerr 2009 Assistant News Editor, Racing Post
Keith Melrose 2008 Journalist, Timeform
Lara Pocock 2008 Membership Executive, BEVP
Emma Marley 2007 Head of Raceday Operations, British Horseracing Authority
Andrew Lobo 2006 Senior Trader, Coral
Sulekha Varma 2006 Racing Manager, Hamilton Park Racecourse
Annette Baker 2005 Licensing Team Leader, British Horseracing Authority
Sophie Hodgkinson 2005 Regional Head of Sales, East JCR
(now Sophie Able)
Tim Kent 2005 Director, Doncaster Bloodstock Sales
James Oldring 2003 Operations Director, BCS and GBRi
Ed Chamberlin 1996 Racing Presenter, ITV
careersinracing.com 25Sponsors and Visits
Sponsors Great British Racing (GBR)
Great British Racing is funded by Racing
Enterprises Limited (REL), the commercial arm of
British horseracing. REL is a joint venture company
Britbet whose shareholders are the Racecourses and
the Horsemen’s Group (owners, trainers, jockeys,
Set to launch in Summer 2018, Britbet is breeders and stable staff). The aim of GBR is to
partnering with 55 British racecourses, operating broaden the appeal of British horseracing at every
with the bold vision that they are ‘by racing, for level, with the objective of increasing participation
racing’. On all their partner racecourses, they are and revenues, and protecting and growing the
committed to offering racegoers a brand new thousands of jobs that exist within the sport.
level of customer service, making everyone feel
welcome and ensuring they add to the enjoyment
of a day at the races by showcasing the fun that
betting with Britbet can bring. Online there is a
HERO’s Charity
full range of betting sports and products, including HEROS Charity was granted charitable status
all the racing pool betting types. in 2006 with help from the RoR (Retraining of
Racehorses) and North Farm Stud, where
the charity it based. Every year thousands
British Horseracing of racehorses leave the sport for a variety of
reasons including injury, old age and lack of
Authority (BHA) ability. But retirement from racing does not have
to mean the end for these horses.
BHA is the governing authority for horse racing
in Great Britain. It came into existence on 31 July HEROS has successfully rehomed 100s of
2007 as the result of a merge between the ex-racehorses and has developed an extremely
British Horseracing Board and the Horseracing good reputation for correctly matching the horses
Regulatory Authority. to their new owners across all disciplines; as
competition horses, hacks or simply companions,
It is the BHA’s role to ensure the continued health truly giving them a second chance and an
and successful development of the sport. As both opportunity to enjoy ‘A New Life After Racing’.
the governing and regulatory body it is the British
Horseracing Authority’s responsibility to:
• Provide the most compelling and attractive Jockey Club Racecourses
racing in the world
Jockey Club Racecourses owns and operates
• Be seen as the world leader in raceday 15 racecourses in the UK including Cheltenham,
regulation Aintree, Epsom, Sandown Park and Newmarket.
As well as staging some of the highest quality
• Ensure the highest standards for the sport and racing in the country, they own some of the
participants, on and away from the racecourse country’s most inspiring and flexible spaces for
• Promote the best for the racehorse and holding conferences, concerts and exhibitions
as well as many other events.
• Represent and promote the sport and the
industry.
26Northern Racing College Racehorse Owners
The Northern Racing College opened in 1984 and Association
is situated in the beautiful grounds of Rossington
Hall, on the Great North Road, approximately With more than 7,100 members, the Racehorse
7 miles south of Doncaster. The NRC boasts Owners Association promotes and protects the
some wonderful facilities for the learners and interests of racehorse owners in Great Britain.
horses. It prides itself on being the Northern The ROA plays a central role in British racing
Centre of Excellence for the British Racing politics and finance and is a founder member of
Industry. The College is one of two dedicated the Horsemen’s Group, an organisation which
training centres in Britain. Training is compulsory represents owners, trainers, jockeys, breeders
for all stable staff aged 18 or under and there are and stable staff.
a suite of courses and qualifications available from
introductory to advanced and managerial level.
Racing Welfare
Racecourse Association Based in Newmarket, Racing Welfare is a
registered charity providing help for the stud,
(RCA) stable and support staff of British Horseracing.
They provide professional guidance and practical
The Racecourse Association was formed in help to the unseen army of dedicated staff whose
1907, and is the trade association for Britain’s work is vital for the well-being of horseracing.
racecourses. It’s aims are:
• To promote the highest professional standard
in racecourse management, Health and Safety, The Racing Manager
medical and veterinary best practice The Racing Manager is a technology platform
• To promote racecourse interests within the designed to enhance the enjoyment and
racing industry and generally management of racehorse ownership. The
platform aims to meet the needs of owners of
• To provide information, training and support all kinds – whether Syndicates, Partnerships and
for racecourses Racing Clubs seeking an enhanced experience
or individual Sole Owners looking to share
• The management of the Racegoers Club
the ownership experience with their friends
• To assist Racecourses to comply with and family.
regulations and British Horseracing Authority
General Instructions.
careersinracing.com 27The Racing Post Timeform
The Racing Post is a daily horse racing, greyhound Timeform was founded by the legendary punter
racing and sports betting newspaper. Phil Bull to provide all the information needed for
successful betting on horses. More than sixty
It was founded in April 1986 by Sheikh Mohammed years later they are still in Halifax and the aim
Bin Rashid Al Maktoum as a rival to the Sporting has never wavered.
Life. It includes information on form of horses in
meetings across the country, the going of the Timeform ratings on the Flat stretch right back
courses, age of horses, handicap ratings and to the first Racehorses annual, which came
other information relevant to the race in question. out in 1948, and over jumps to the time of the
first jumps Black Books in the early 1960s.
More recently they have included all the best
Thoroughbred Breeders horses in the world, not just those that have
raced in Britain.
Association
The Thoroughbred Breeders Association
ensures the breeding industry is well run, well Weatherbys
administered and has fair legislation in order to Weatherbys has been in business since 1770.
create the conditions for breeders to be able For the majority of its history it was a family
to run a successful and profitable business. partnership, but in 1994 it became a Limited
The TBA undertakes: Company. It remains a private company, owned
by the Weatherby family. Various companies
• Lobbying of both the UK Government and, have been created to handle the different
through EFTBA, the EU. aspects of the diverse business.
• Working with the All Party Racing Group, At the end of 2005 a rationalisation was
together with interested MPs and Peers undertaken, and there are now 3 principal
companies. Weatherbys Thoroughbred Ltd is
• Briefing civil servants at both DEFRA and responsible for Racing work under Contract to
DCMS (Culture, Media & Sport) the British Horseracing Authority. Through its two
• Breeder representation on the British subsidiaries, Weatherbys GSB and Weatherbys
Horseracing Authority and its various Ireland GSB, it is also responsible for the
Committees Thoroughbred Breeding Registry (‘General Stud
Book’) in Britain and Ireland.
• Breeder representation on the Horseman’s
Group
• Sales – Represents breeder issues to the
Sales companies
• Weatherbys – Represents breeder issues,
especially around all matters to do with the
General Stud Book.
28Visits Ed Dunlop
Ed has trained for over 20 years winning 25
Group 1 races around the world, he has trained
2 champion fillies in Ouija Board and Snow Fairy
British Racing School while he’s currently best known for training
Red Cadeaux who finished runner up in three
The British Racing School was established Melbourne Cups. Ed gained his latest high profile
in 1983. It is owned by a charitable trust and success when Trip To Paris landed the Gold Cup
therefore any income generated is re-invested at Royal Ascot 2015 and he went on to run in
back to the school. The original aim of the School the Melbourne Cup.
was to provide purpose built facilities to promote
and encourage young people who had the
potential to ride as professional jockeys. Jockey Club Rooms
Since then, the School has developed and Steeped in history and situated at the heart of
flourished to its current position as the Centre British Horseracing, the Jockey Club Rooms
of Excellence for training in the racing industry, offers a unique experience worthy of a location
providing a whole range of different courses and proud to enjoy the title ‘the home of the Sport
training. As a Centre of Excellence for training of Kings’.
in the horseracing world, they aim to provide a
range of training of the highest standard to meet The Jockey Club was founded in the middle of
the needs of the racing industry, and to meet the eighteenth century and was originally a social
the needs of their learners. club aiming to promote good fellowship among
racing and Thoroughbred breeding enthusiasts.
Their main meeting place was the Star and
Darley Stud Garter in Pall Mall although they also frequented
other taverns of the time, in St James’s Street
Darley Stud is a thoroughbred breeding operation and Hyde Park. As the members included some
owned by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid of the most influential men of their day, over
Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and vice-president time The Jockey Club acquired authority and
of the United Arab Emirates. prestige, eventually evolving into the ruling body
of British racing.
Darley breeds horses in the United States, Japan,
Australia, and in Europe. Operational headquarters In 1752 The Jockey Club leased a plot of land
are in the United Kingdom at the Dalham Hall in Newmarket where a Coffee House was
Stud in Newmarket. In the United States, Darley constructed as a meeting place for the Club’s
America is based at the historic Jonabell Farm in members. On the expiration of the lease, The
Lexington, Kentucky and in Ireland at Kildangan Jockey Club bought the freehold, which is known
Stud in Kildangan, County Kildare. today as the ‘Jockey Club Rooms’.
careersinracing.com 29The National Heritage Sir Mark Prescott, Bt
Centre for Horseracing Racehorse Trainer
and Sporting Art Sir Mark Prescott has trained at Heath House
for 48 years and, from his 50 box stable, has
The National Heritage Centre is situated in the trained over 2,000 winners including; Alborada
remains of Charles II’s sporting palace and (dual Champion Stakes Winner), Confidential Lady
stables, and spans five acres in the heart of (French Oaks), Pivotal (Champion Sprinter and
Newmarket. It comprises three complementary sire,) Marsha (Prix De L’Abbaye and Nunthorpe
attractions; the new National Horseracing winner, who also sold for European Public
Museum, a National Art Gallery of British Sporting Auction record of 6 million guineas) and Hooray
Art, and a chance to meet former racehorses, (World Champion Two Year Old Filly).
in the flagship yard of Retraining of Racehorses. As well as winning most of the top handicaps,
The main body of the Museum is situated in the amongst his multiple winners have been the
Trainer’s House. In the first of five galleries you record breakers Misty Halo (25 races), Spindrifter
will be introduced to the origins of horseracing, (13 races at two years including 10 consecutive
the emergence of it as a national sport and wins) and Masafi (7 wins in seventeen days).
Newmarket’s place in its development. Moving He has also chaired the Newmarket Heath
into The Maktoum Gallery of the Thoroughbred Committee, that runs the gallops, for over forty
you will discover what makes the racehorse years, ran the Waterloo Cup for 17 years and is
such a supreme and unique equine athlete a lover of the arts and all country sports.
and discover the secrets of the Thoroughbred Amongst the top trainers who started their
pedigree by exploring the ultimate family tree careers with him at Heath House are: (in England),
and unravelling the genetic code. Simon Crisford, Henry de Bromhead, William
Haggas, David Loder and Christian Wall; (in
France), Pascal Bary, Christophe Ferland, Eoghan
Newmarket Equine O’Neill and Francois Rohaut; and (in the USA)
Ian Jury.
Hospital
This unique centre of excellence is the largest
and most modern equine hospital in Europe. Tattersalls
It gathers all specialties of the equine veterinary
profession in an exciting state of the art facility. Tattersalls are Europe’s Largest Bloodstock
For over 100 years at Reynolds House, Greenwood Auctioneers and the world’s oldest, dating back
Ellis & Partners offered a personalised high quality to 1766. From Park Paddocks in Newmarket,
veterinary service with a wealth of experience Tattersalls offers more than 5,000 thoroughbreds
from veterinary specialists, supported by qualified each year. The nine different sales include market
and dedicated staff. Now at NEH in their spacious leaders in every category and feature some of the
purpose-built facilities equipped with the latest finest thoroughbreds to be found anywhere in the
technology, their expanding team will continue world, as well as a commitment to the highest
to provide an innovative and constantly improving standards of integrity and service.
service of the highest standard.
30The National Stud
The National Stud is located two miles from
Newmarket. The Stud originated in 1916 as
a result of a gift by William Hall Walker (later
Lord Wavertree) of the entire bloodstock of
his stud farm in Tully, Kildare town in County
Kildare, Ireland.
As part of the arrangement, the British
government acquired the Irish property along
with Walker’s training stables in England. In 1943,
the newly formed Irish Government took over
the Tully property and the Irish National Stud
Company Ltd. was formed. The Irish bloodstock
was then transferred to the Sandley Stud in
Dorset. The stud’s operations were expanded
after the World War II with the purchase of a stud
at West Grinstead in Sussex.
In 1963 the decision was made to sell the
Stud’s mares and operate only as a stallion
station. The two existing breeding farms were
sold and operations consolidated into a single
new facility built on 500 acres (2 km²) of land at
Newmarket. The National Stud’s charity is known
as the Wavertree Charitable Trust in William
Hall Walker’s memory and its Wavertree House
contains a number of paintings he donated from
his collection of sporting art.
Currently, the National Stud facilities
accommodates up to eight stallions and as
many as 200 broodmares. The Stud offers a
range of services to horse breeders, including
stallions at stud, seasonal and permanent boarding,
sales preparation and quarantine for export.
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