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Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards Ceremony 2019
    Monday 18 February 2018 The Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, London
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4    The Judges                                Welcome to the 15th annual Godolphin
Contents
           6    This evening’s presenters                 Stud and Stable Staff Awards.

           8    David Nicholson Newcomer Award            The Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards
                                                          are one of the most important and special
                                                                                                              their appreciation for their staff in this way.    enormously busy people, so we thank them
                                                                                                                                                                 for all their support.
                                                                                                              We are, of course, sincerely grateful to our
                                                          nights in racing’s calendar. They showcase the
           10   Leadership Award                          finest asset of our great sport: Our people.
                                                                                                              sponsors, Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin.
                                                                                                              As well as providing the significant financial
                                                                                                                                                                 Our presenter tonight is Oli Bell, who has
                                                                                                                                                                 generously given his time and who has shown
                                                          These awards are our annual tribute to the skill,   support that makes these awards possible,          a real passion for the awards and all they
                                                          talent and dedication of the many exceptional       they are very much part of the team that           represent. We are very grateful to Oli and to
           12   Rider/Groom Award                         people who care for our horses, as well as
                                                          demonstrating the remarkable relationships
                                                                                                              promotes the awards and organises this
                                                                                                              wonderful event.
                                                                                                                                                                 this evening’s VIP guest presenter Sir Anthony
                                                                                                                                                                 McCoy OBE.
                                                          that develop between those horses and the
           14   Stud Staff Award                          people who look after them. As an industry,
                                                          we must take every opportunity to thank and
                                                                                                              The Racing Post has always been an
                                                                                                              enthusiastic supporter of the Godolphin Stud
                                                                                                                                                                 Finally, I would like to thank Harriet Rochester
                                                                                                                                                                 and the team at the BHA, for their hard work
                                                                                                              and Stable Staff Awards and this year has          in organising this evening’s event and all the
                                                          reward the people who make our sport happen,
                                                                                                              been no exception. They provide substantial        stages leading up to it.
           16   Dedication to Racing Award                every day of the year.
                                                          I would like to say my own, personal thank you
                                                                                                              coverage throughout the year, particularly
                                                                                                              in encouraging nominations, which is an
                                                                                                                                                                 I hope you all have a wonderful evening and
                                                                                                                                                                 that you join me in celebrating and applauding
                                                          to all of our stud and stable staff. Alongside      enormous help and greatly appreciated.
           18   Rory MacDonald Community Award            those who will recognised and applauded
                                                          here tonight, I also thank all of the 6,000 staff
                                                                                                              Racing TV also provide us with valuable help.
                                                                                                                                                                 all tonight’s magnificent finalists.

                                                                                                              This evening, you will enjoy wonderful video
                                                          across Britain who care for the 14,000 horses
                                                                                                              footage and clips of the finalists, which Racing   Nick Rust
           20   Employee of the Year Award                in training, or who are working in studs, helping
                                                          the racehorses of the future to take their first
                                                                                                              TV generously filmed for us and for which we
                                                                                                              are very grateful.
                                                                                                                                                                 Chief Executive
                                                                                                                                                                 British Horseracing Authority
                                                          steps into the world. Our sport simply wouldn’t

           21   Remembering Natasha Galpin                exist without you.
                                                          Thanks, too, to everyone who took the time
                                                                                                              Another tireless champion of the awards is
                                                                                                              Brough Scott, who chairs our impressive panel
                                                                                                              of judges. Our judges have the challenging
                                                          to nominate someone for an award. Being
                                                                                                              task of short listing the nominations, selecting
           22   Looking after our horses and our people   nominated is an achievement in itself. While not
                                                          everyone can win, it is heartening that so many
                                                                                                              the finalists and, today, the winners. This is a
                                                                                                              considerable undertaking. The investment of
                                                          of the industry’s employers are keen to show
                                                                                                              time required is considerable and they are all

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The Judges
                        Brough Scott
                                                                            George                                                                                              Mick                                                Jessica
                        Chairman of                                                                                           Tabbi Smith                                                                                                                                               Ollie McPhail
                                                                            McGrath                                                                                             Fitzgerald                                          McLernon
                        the Judges

One of the most renowned figures in racing and      George was apprentice to Ian Balding and           With over 20 years’ experience of teaching       Mick’s glittering riding career spanned twenty     Jess winning last year’s Employee of the Year        Starting as part of the stable staff team with
one of the founders of the Racing Post, Brough      rode several winners before becoming               on and designing equine courses in practical,    years and featured a long spell as stable jockey   Award was another exceptional achievement in         legendry trainer David Nicholson 22 years
has chaired the Judging Panel since the             travelling groom for Willie Musson for 12 years.   college and university settings, Tabbi moved     to Nicky Henderson as well as big race success     a career that has progressed at an exponential       ago, Ollie progressed through the amateur
inception of the Awards. He rode 100 winners,       Having served as President of the National         to The National Stud in 2006 as Training         on Rough Quest in The Grand National and See       rate. Now assistant trainer to Richard Fahey she     jockey ranks before riding as a professional
was awarded Sports Feature Writer of The Year       Association of Racing Staff, George was            Director to head up the team providing           More Business in the Cheltenham Gold Cup           manages day-to-day duties as well as liaising        for 10 years. A past winner of the JETS Richard
Award three times, and has presented some           elected Chief Executive in August 2012.            the training programmes for stud staff.          & King George. Following retirement through        with the 75-strong team at Musley Bank and is        Davis award, Ollie now works for the charity
of racing’s most memorable moments on TV.                                                                                                               injury in 2008 Mick has been a successful          spending more and more time representing the         Racing to School as Lead Education Officer.
                                                                                                                                                        broadcaster for the likes of Attheraces, Channel   yard at the races. Her positive, friendly attitude
                                                                                                                                                        4, Sky Sports Racing and ITV. He also helps        and natural management skills continue to shine
                                                                                                                                                        younger riders as accredited jockey coach.         through and the yard would not work without her.

                        Dinah                                               Hazel                                             Mark                                                                                                                                                      Dawn
                                                                                                                                                                                Sally Aston                                         Alice Plunkett
                        Nicholson                                           Peplinski                                         Bradburne                                                                                                                                                 Goodfellow

Wife of the late David Nicholson, after whom        Born into breeding, hunting and point-to-          Mark rode as a jump jockey for 10 years from     Sally has spent a lifetime involved within         Alice Plunkett is a former event rider and           Dawn joined Racing Welfare as Chief Executive
the Newcomer award is named, Dinah has been         point racing, Hazel rode a handful of winners      2001-2011, having previously been an amateur.    the thoroughbred industry, from riding             jump jockey. She has been a broadcaster              in August 2015, from the Northern Racing
a key figurehead within the industry for many       as an amateur jockey. Since then she has           He broke his back in a fall in 2009 and now      as a jockey to overseeing preparation of           for over 15 years with Channel 4, BBC                College where she had been since the
years, playing a vital role in the Godolphin Stud   been Clerk of the Course at Hamilton Park,         runs his own business as an electrician in       youngsters from her own Goldford Stud, and         Radio 5 Live and most recently as part               beginning of 2008. In both her roles, Dawn
and Stable Staff Awards since inception whilst      Ayr and Kelso. Before being appointed Chief        Lambourn. Mark is also one of a team of former   managing numerous high profile broodmares,         of the ITV Racing Team. She also sits on             has had the privilege of working closely
continuing her involvement in the industry.         Executive of Perth Racecourse she was Chief        jockeys who now act as BHA Jockey Coaches        and followers for long standing clients. Her       the board of Cheltenham Racecourse.                  with stable staff and their development
                                                    Executive and a Director of Hamilton Park.         for conditional and apprentice jockeys.          dedication to the thoroughbred is matched                                                               and welfare are her driving passion.
                                                                                                                                                        by her pride in judging these awards.

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This evening’s presenters

Oli Bell                                        AP McCoy

Oli’s passion for broadcasting began with       Sir Anthony McCoy OBE, better known as AP
a stint on his local school’s radio station,    McCoy, is the most successful Jump jockey
and reporting on horses didn’t come far         of all time and one of the most recognisable
behind as a live radio reporter at the          faces in horseracing. In his career as a
Burghley Horse Trials.                          jockey he dominated the sport of Jump
Soon reporting from events such as Land         racing for over 2 decades, retiring in 2015 as
Rover G4 Challenge and the British Touring      Champion Jockey for the 20th consecutive
Car Championships, having left school Oli       year and a record 4,358 career wins.
quickly became a presenter on Racing TV.
Oli has broadcasted from events including
                                                AP won every major race in the Jump
Royal Ascot, the Grand National and the
                                                racing calendar including the Grand
Cheltenham Festival as well as a spell on Sky
                                                National in 2010 aboard Don’t Push It and
in Australia. He joined the BAFTA winning ITV
                                                the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Mr Mulligan
Racing Team in 2017, also going on to present
                                                in 1997 and Synchronised in 2012.
football, boxing and darts on ITV.
Away from broadcasting, Oli has played on
                                                Winner of the BBC Sports Personality of
the professional poker circuit and played
                                                the Year award in 2012, since retirement
both cricket and football to a high standard
                                                AP has worked as a pundit for Channel 4
in South Africa and Australia. He recently
                                                and ITV Racing and is currently President
becoming a patron of the Ebony Horse Club
                                                of the Injured Jockeys’ Fund.
charity in Brixton, South London.
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2019 Finalists

                                                                                                                                                                               Newcomer Award
                                                                                                                                                                               David Nicholson
                                       Sophy Scott                                 April Clarke                                  Max McLoughlin
                                       Mark Johnston,                              Jedd O’Keeffe,                                Cheveley Park Stud,
                                       Middleham,                                  Leyburn,                                      Newmarket,
                                       North Yorkshire                             North Yorkshire                               Suffolk

“Working with racehorses               As soon as Sophy joined their yard from     Having joined the O’Keeffe’s yard straight    Max joined Cheveley Park having
                                       the British Racing School just eight days   from the Northern Racing College in 2016,     completed his training at the National
 has given me happiness                before her eighteenth birthday, Mark
                                       and Deirdre Johnston knew they had
                                                                                   April has shown a positive outlook from
                                                                                   the first minute she walked into the yard.
                                                                                                                                 Stud, and his encyclopaedic knowledge
                                                                                                                                 of both pedigrees and the form book
                                       found someone with huge potential.                                                        immediately made him stand out.
 and a future and I just want                                                      April’s ambition and focus to progress
                                       Within eight months of joining the team     has seen her achieve her Level 2              Having had no prior experience his

 to repay to them everything           Sophy was promoted to Assistant Yard
                                       Manager, making her the youngest
                                                                                   Apprenticeship, and she regularly
                                                                                   gives up her own time to help with the
                                                                                                                                 determination and hard work saw him
                                                                                                                                 progress rapidly during the busy yearling
                                       person ever to hold such a position at      development of others both in the yard        preparation season and was typical of his
 they have given me.”                  Johnston Racing.                            and in the wider community in Middleham.      positive attitude.

Adrian Stewart, David Loughnane        Sophy has that invaluable talent of         She has always demonstrated a                 Max has always showed an exemplary
2018 David Nicholson Newcomer winner   being able to lead by example and has       willingness to learn and improve her skills   work ethic and his commitment and
                                       earned the respect of her colleagues,
                                                                                   and has developed into a key part of the      infectious enthusiasm motivate and
                                       often managing both the horses and
                                                                                   team at Highbeck Lodge thanks to her          inspire others in the team to always give
                                       the staff in the yard confidently and
                                                                                   ongoing commitment to both the horses         of their best as he does. In a short period
                                       effectively for someone at such an early
                                                                                   and people at Jedd O’Keeffe Racing.           his positive outlook and winning smile
                                       stage of their career.
                                                                                                                                 have seen him become a valued member
                                                                                                                                 of the team.

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2019 Finalists

                                                                                                                                                                           Leadership Award
                                   Dan Horsford                                 Catriona Bissett                             Barry O’Dowd
                                   Alan King,                                   Nick Alexander,                              John Gosden,
                                   Marlborough,                                 Leslie,                                      Newmarket,
                                   Wiltshire                                    Fife                                         Suffolk

“One of the parts of my            Dan joined Alan King as a junior
                                   member of the team in 2010 at
                                   the Sharpridge Farm yard, and it
                                                                                Having completed the BHA Graduate
                                                                                Scheme in 2011, Catch joined
                                                                                                                             Barry has progressed through the ranks
                                                                                                                             since joining John Gosden in 2000
                                                                                                                             and has developed into an outstanding
                                                                                Nick Alexander’s team in 2014 as
                                                                                                                             assistant trainer.
 job I love is watching the        soon became clear that he was a
                                   highly skilled rider with real
                                   leadership potential.
                                                                                Assistant Trainer.

                                                                                Her role in the yard cannot be               His eye for detail, sense of responsibility
 yearlings progress into           In 2013 he was promoted to the position
                                                                                underestimated; from the moment an           and ability to make key decisions make
                                                                                                                             him an invaluable asset to the team
                                                                                employee arrives they know that they
                                   of Assistant trainer, and since then Dan’s                                                and he uses his experience of working
 champion two-year-olds.”          calm demeanour, professionalism and
                                   attention to detail have ensured the
                                                                                are working with an assistant trainer that
                                                                                is genuinely committed to mentoring
                                                                                                                             with horses from a young age to always
                                                                                                                             ensure he can help more junior members
                                                                                them and supporting them in fulfilling
                                   highest standards are maintained by all                                                   of staff.
 Jessica McLernon, Richard Fahey                                                their ambitions.
                                   of the team at Sharpridge Farm.
 2018 Leadership winner
                                                                                                                             Barry does his job with warmth,
                                                                                Catch’s leadership and mentoring
                                   Dan regularly represents the yard at the                                                  kindness, modesty and humour and
                                                                                when something goes wrong are also           Clarehaven stables would not function
                                   races and always gets great feedback
                                                                                of paramount importance in the day to        to the high levels that it does without the
                                   from the owners, and his wide array
                                                                                day running of the yard and the happy,       huge contribution he makes on a day-to-
                                   of leadership skills have made him an
                                   invaluable part of the senior team at        motivated and skilful team of staff          day basis.
                                   Alan King Racing.                            are testament to her hard work and
                                                                                commitment to developing them.

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2019 Finalists

                                                                                                                                                                           Rider/Groom Award
                                  Sean Graham                                   Stewart Gossnell                              Ian Clarkson
                                  Philip Hobbs,                                 Richard Hughes,                               Micky Hammond,
“The best thing about             Minehead,
                                  Somerset
                                                                                Lambourn,
                                                                                Berkshire
                                                                                                                              Middleham,
                                                                                                                              North Yorkshire

 my job is spending               Now in his seventh season working at          Stewart’s skills as a horseman have been      Ian started his career working for the
                                                                                                                              legendary Fred Rimmell, and in his 19
                                  Sandhill Racing Stables, the yard would       honed and perfected over many years,

 time with the horses,            not be the same without Sean’s friendly,
                                  approachable attitude.
                                                                                and his experience riding and travelling
                                                                                horses around the world are a huge asset
                                                                                                                              years working for Micky Hammond
                                                                                                                              Racing his lifelong love for racing and
                                                                                                                              horses has always shone through.
                                                                                to the team at Weathercock House.

 being outside in the             Sean’s skill as a rider has always been
                                                                                                                              His skill handling horses and as a work
                                  evident, and his effect on improving the      His assertive but calm manner with
                                                                                                                              rider are second to none, and he always
 fresh air – it is a              attitude and jumping ability of difficult
                                  young horses has paid dividends on
                                                                                horses is particularly valuable with young,
                                                                                headstrong colts and their development
                                                                                                                              finds the time to use his experience
                                                                                                                              to help develop other members of the
                                  numerous occasions, most recently with        into professional but characterful athletes
                                                                                                                              team, both in terms of their riding and
 fantastic lifestyle. .”          promising youngster Melchior King.            is testament to his skill in the saddle.
                                                                                                                              other duties too.

 Petra Sebestikova, Luca Cumani   He has recently had a promotion to            Stewart’s attitude to treat all the horses
                                                                                                                              Time and again Ian has gone the extra
 2018 Rider/Groom winner          be the main feed man in the yard, and         in the yard as individuals, always putting
                                                                                                                              mile in his duties in and around the yard
                                  the way he balances this considerable         the horses’ wellbeing first no matter what    and his belief in every individual, equine
                                  responsibility with his other duties as a     duty he is performing. In and out of the      or human, is an example to us all.
                                  rider is just one example of why he is such   saddle he is an integral part of the setup
                                  an important part of the team.                at Richard Hughes Racing.

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2019 Finalists

                                                                                                                                                                        Stud Staff Award
                                      Andrew Snell                                 Christine Chapman                          Kevin Tobin
                                      Cheveley Park Stud,                          Theakston Stud,                            New England Stud,
                                      Newmarket,                                   Bedale,                                    Newmarket,
                                      Suffolk                                      North Yorkshire                            Suffolk

“My advice to anyone wanting to       Andrew has been an integral part of          With over 35 years’ experience at          Kevin fulfils a variety of roles in the
                                      Cheveley Park Stud for almost 30 years.      Theakston Stud to her name, Christine’s    bloodstock world, leading up horses at
 work in bloodstock is; be on time,   His professional approach, expert
                                      knowledge of equine welfare and
                                                                                   trademark attention to detail has always
                                                                                   ensured the welfare of the horses in her
                                                                                                                              the sales for over twenty years as well
                                                                                                                              as sitting up with mares at New England
                                      excellent communication skills have made     care comes first.                          Stud during the foaling season.

 work hard, and watch and learn.      him a superb stud manager since his
                                      appointment in 2004.
                                                                                   She has always had an inbuilt sense when   No matter the role he performs,

 It’s a unique, rewarding and         His mastery of horsemanship is rivalled
                                                                                   horses are not happy or comfortable,
                                                                                   which has proved to be invaluable on
                                                                                                                              his consistent professionalism and
                                                                                                                              meticulous attention to detail make him
                                                                                                                              indispensable to those he works for.
                                      only by his terrific interpersonal skills,   countless occasions during mares’
 fantastic industry to work in.”      and he has always been keen to use his
                                      experience to help motivate and develop
                                                                                   pregnancies or foalings.
                                                                                                                              He shows unwavering dedication to his
 Sarah Taylor, Mickley Stud           other members of the team.                                                              duties and the horses he looks after
                                                                                   There are very few parts of life at
 2018 Stud Staff winner                                                                                                       whether at the sales or at New England
                                                                                   Theakston Stud which Christine hasn’t
                                                                                                                              Stud, and he is the embodiment of the
                                      Andrew has always encouraged giving          had an impact on and she has always        hard-working and devoted people who
                                      opportunities to the next generation of      been completely dedicated to her work      do so much behind the scenes to keep
                                      stud staff, which is another example of      and the horses she looks after. After so   the bloodstock industry running.
                                      the integrity and dedication which have      many years of loyal service, the stud
                                      been ever present during his time at         simply wouldn’t be the same without her.
                                      Cheveley Park.

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2019 Finalists

                                                                                                                                                                           Dedication to Racing Award
                                       John Bottomley                              David Macleod                               Jaimie Duff
                                       Ollie Pears,                                James Ewart,                                Lucinda Russell,
                                       Malton,                                     Langholm,                                   Kinross,
                                       North Yorkshire                             Dumfriesshire                               Perthshire

“I love the outdoor                    Over the sixty plus years John has
                                       worked in racing, he has been a model of
                                                                                   David’s devotion to the racehorses he
                                                                                   has looked after has never waivered in
                                                                                                                               Jaimie has been giving her all at Lucinda
                                                                                                                               Russell’s yard since her school days,
                                                                                                                               and in over twenty years there has
                                       dedication, loyalty and commitment to his   his career spanning over 50 years in
                                                                                                                               held every position in the yard at one
 life, and being with the              work and to the horses in his care.         the sport, and nothing is ever too much
                                                                                   trouble when it comes to attending to the   time or another.
                                                                                   wellbeing of the thoroughbreds in
                                       John’s wealth of experience and
 horses. It’s all I’ve                 knowledge of racing have helped
                                                                                   his care.
                                                                                                                               Her years of passionate care and
                                                                                                                               unswerving dedication to the horses
                                       countless colleagues down the years
                                                                                                                               in the yard and the team that look after
 ever known.”                          and he is always keen to help younger
                                       members of staff who are starting out and
                                                                                   He is a huge part of the day to day
                                                                                   running of James Ewart Racing, not least
                                                                                                                               them have seen her become the trainer’s
                                                                                                                               right-hand woman, and no task is ever
                                       in need of guidance.                        through his skill in the saddle, honed
                                                                                                                               too small.
 William Reddy, Eve Johnson-Houghton                                               through years of practice.
 2018 Dedication to Racing winner
                                       His patience, kindness and good humour
                                                                                                                               Jaimie is a mentor to everyone who
                                       have made him an irreplaceable part of      Always first into work and last out, he
                                                                                                                               works at Arlary House stables and
                                       the team at Ollie Pears Racing, just the    has always conducted himself to the         throughout her career she has always
                                       latest chapter in a life which has been     highest professional standards and uses     been a shining example of care,
                                       devoted to the thoroughbred.                his lifetime of experience to encourage     loyalty and dedication to her sport that
                                                                                   others to do the same.                      she loves.

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2019 Finalists

                                                                                                                                                                                    Community Award
                                                                                                                                                                                    Rory MacDonald
                                        Deborah Hay                                   Andrea O’Keefe                                    Sarah Montgomery
                                        Lingfield Park Racecourse,                    Jedd O’Keeffe,                                    Musselburgh racecourse,
                                        Surrey                                        Leyburn,                                          East Lothian
                                                                                      North Yorkshire

“We were very proud                     In her time at Lingfield Park, Deborah has    For much of her life in racing, Andrea has        Sarah’s willingness to help and deep-felt
                                        been at the heart of developing significant   balanced her role supporting the growing          passion about the community local to
 and felt privileged                    and lasting relationships between the
                                        racecourse and the local community.
                                                                                      training business at Highbeck Lodge with          Musselburgh Racecourse has always
                                                                                                                                        been evident in her work.
                                                                                      supporting others in all parts of the industry.

 when we were                           Thanks to her hard work and commitment        She has used her time in the education            She has spearheaded genuine links
                                        in forging relationships with charities                                                         between the course and different
                                                                                      sector to make a massive contribution
 nominated and then                     and other bodies, over 60 young people
                                        have visited Lingfield Park as part of
                                                                                      to the development of industry training
                                                                                      programmes, as well as helping to provide
                                                                                                                                        schools and charities through countless
                                                                                                                                        schemes, initiatives and projects,
                                                                                                                                        all motivated by ensuring everyone
                                        an accredited employability and
 won this prestigious award.”           enterprise programme.
                                                                                      a welcoming and caring environment for
                                                                                      those joining Jedd O’Keeffe Racing.
                                                                                                                                        has access to the great racing and
                                                                                                                                        facilities that Musselburgh has to offer.
                                                                                                                                        Alongside her community work Sarah
 John and Jackie Porter, Oaksey House                                                                                                   has always ensured that the importance
                                        Deborah has always had a huge passion         From working with Racing Welfare and
 2018 Rory MacDonald Community winner                                                                                                   of the stable staff is recognised at
                                        for widening racing’s appeal and making       local pony and riding clubs to baking cakes
                                                                                                                                        Musselburgh. She was instrumental
                                        it accessible as an employment option to      and volunteering to lead initiatives with
                                                                                                                                        in ensuring Musselburgh now provide
                                        young people, ensuring more communities       the National Trainers Federation, Andrea is
                                                                                                                                        a free meal for stable staff, just one
                                        understand the thrill of racing and going     unfailing in her passion, selflessness and
                                                                                                                                        example of the tireless work she does
                                        out of her way to make those that visit the   enthusiasm in making racing a better place
                                                                                                                                        to help others both inside and outside
                                        racecourse feel special.                      for everyone.                                     of racing.

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2018 Employee of the Year Award

                                                                                                                                                                                         Remembering Natasha Galpin
Employee of the
    Year Award
                  2018 Employee of the year                                                             Remembering
                  - Jessica McLernon, Richard Fahey                                                     Natasha Galpin

                  One of tonight’s winners from the
                  Leadership, Rider/Groom, Stud Staff and
                                                               “Winning Employee of the year was        On 15 January 2019, work rider
                                                                                                        Natasha Galpin passed away
                                                                                                                                                She will be greatly missed by all who
                                                                                                                                                knew her and worked with her and by
                  Dedication to Racing category will also be
                  named Employee of the Year 2019.
                                                               a huge achievement and I am very         following a tragic accident on
                                                                                                        the Carrutherstown gallops of
                                                                                                                                                the horses she loved and cared for.

                  They will receive an additional prize of     lucky to have such great support from    Iain Jardine.                           We offer our thanks to Natasha for
                                                                                                                                                this lifetime of care and our sympathy
                  £15,000, with the same amount awarded to
                  their yard or stud.                          Richard Fahey and Robin O’Ryan.          Natasha was an experienced
                                                                                                        and highly valued member of the
                                                                                                                                                and best wishes to Natasha’s family,
                                                                                                                                                her boyfriend Olyn, and to Iain
                                                               It has helped me work toward             team at Hetland Hill. She had a
                                                                                                        lifelong love of horses and was
                                                                                                                                                Jardine and his brilliant team.

                                                               achieving my goals and given me          an accomplished event rider,
                                                                                                        running her own livery yard.
                                                               confidence in my leadership skills and
                                                                                                        Her dedication to horses, her skill
                                                               making the yard an enjoyable             and her remarkable work ethic
                                                                                                        exemplify the qualities which we are
                                                               environment for all the team.”           celebrating at the Godolphin Stud
                                                                                                        and Stable Staff Awards this evening.
                                                               Jessica McLernon
                                                               Employee of the Year 2018

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represents key British racing organisations     the welfare of horses who have retired from         Racing’s community engagement activity,       forms part of racing’s workforce, from the
to promote awareness of the high welfare        racing. The charity promotes the versatility        combining and celebrating the initiatives     beginning of their careers through into
standards in the sport. It aims to improve      and adaptability of racehorses for other            of a diverse group of partners involved in    and beyond retirement. The wide range
understanding of the care given to our          equestrian activities following their retirement    the sport. The vision is for British racing   of services offered include: a 24-hour
horses throughout and after their careers. It   from racing. It also protects horse welfare         to be known as a force for good, through      telephone and online helpline; mental
spreads the message that in British racing      through a nationwide infrastructure that            partnerships and by finding innovative and    health services, the Careers Advice and
we have a duty of care to our horses, that      is available to assist any former racehorse         local solutions to help its communities.      Training Service (CATS), provision of
we are open and transparent about welfare       considered ‘vulnerable’. In such cases, the         Everyone can get involved by volunteering     affordable housing; support with physical
within the sport and that we have a welfare     charity provides funding for the provision of       during Racing Together Community Day          health, injures and disabilities, and
record to be proud of.                          expert care, prior to suitable rehoming.            on May 9th.                                   specialist counselling and support at times
                                                                                                                                                  of personal crisis.

      www.thehorsecomesfirst.com                               www.ror.org.uk                              www.racingtogether.co.uk                       www.racingwelfare.co.uk

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