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The Racing Industry Course is a British Horseracing Authority Programme.


The course covers a wide range of topics aimed at giving each delegate an informed and detailed perspective of the international racing scene.

Five main subject areas form the framework of the course-

5 Themes:

1. An introduction to racing

- Historical perspective
- Racing within the UK economy today
- International Racing

2. The funding of racing

- Unravelling the complexities of the funding of racing
- Current issues surrounding prize money in the UK and abroad
- Bookmakers and the Tote

3. Training and the management of horses for racing

- A trainer's perspective
- A jockey's perspective from three of the UK's top jockeys
- Topical discussion on issues such as horse welfare and thoroughbred breeding from subject experts

4. Racecourses and the public appeal of racing

- The marketing and rebranding of racing in an increasingly competitive arena
- The place of the media in racing
- Integrity in UK and international racing

5. Horses in racing and an owners perspective

- The training of racehorses
- Attracting and promoting new owners
- What owners in this country can learn from racing overseas

Speakers that featured on the 2013 course included:

  • Will Lambe, Head of External Affairs of the British Horseracing Authority
  • Ian Balding, Former trainer to Her Majesty The Queen
  • Adrian McGlynn, Company Secretary of Weatherbys
  • Dale Gibson, Industry Liason Officer, Professional Jockeys Association
  • Paul Bittar, Chief Executive, British Horseracing Authority
  • Michael O'Hagan, Chief Executive, Irish Thoroughbred Marketing
  • Paul Fisher, Managing Director, Jockey Club Racecourses
  • Nick Luck, Journalist and Television Presenter
  • Roger Varian, Top Newmarket Trainer
  • Michael O'Rourke, Director of Strategy and Marketing, Horse Racing Ireland
  • Michael Prosser, Regional Head of Racing of the East, Jockey Club Racecourses
  • Ed Dunlop, Classic Winning Trainer
  • Gill Greeves Jahans, Training and Development at The BHA
  • Lynn Hillyer, Veterinary Advisor, Department of Equine Science and Welfare at the BHA
  • Rod Street, Chief Executive of Racing Enterprises Limited (REL), Racing for Change, British Champions Series
  • Paul Beeby, Head of Integrity Operations at The BHA
  • David Redvers, Bloodstock Agent, Owner of Tweenhills Stud, Racing Manager of Pearl Bloodstock and QIPCO
  • Caroline Turnbull, Education and Employment Manager, Thoroughbred Breeders Association
  • Richard Wayman, ROA Chief Executive
  • Rob Skeggs, Finance Director, Horserace Betting Levy Board
  • Oliver Tait, Group Chief Operating Officer, Darley
  • Amy Starkey, Regional Director of the East at Jockey Club Racecourses
  • Simon Clare, Director of Communications, Coral
  • Peter Burnet, Peplow Group
  • Andrew Larnach, Mark Johnston Racing
  • Eamonn Wilmott, Owner with Jeremy Gask

There were also trips to Darley's operation at Dalham Hall Stud for a private viewing of the magnificent stallions, a guided tour round Tattersalls coinciding with the 1st sale of the year, a viewing of the Newmarket Equine Hospital, a tour of Newmarket Racecourse by the Clerk of the Course and a morning on the gallops with Ed Dunlop followed by a chance to see some of the horses in their famous surroundings. The course culminated in a Gala Dinner held at Newmarket Racecourse where speakers and delegates had an altogether more relaxed chance to discuss the current hot topics.

The 2013 course was once again a great success, if you would like to register to receive information on the 2014 course please email Clare Higgins .