TRIC delegates give legendary trainer Ian Balding a standing ovation

This was just one of the key episodes during the five day British Horseracing Authority programme, hosted last week by The British Racing School, and sponsored by Weatherbys. Nick Luck's debut speech gave a wonderful insight into the ups and downs facing racings media operation with 4 lucky people then being invited to a 'behind the scenes' tour of Channel 4's Morning Line at Sandown on Saturday.

Highlights of the week included a morning on the gallops with Henry Cecil who joined the guests for a Gala Dinner at the Jockey Club Rooms where Nic Coward gave a rousing speech on behalf of the British Horseracing Authority.

A private viewing of the magnificent stallions at Darley coupled with a guided tour round Tattersalls gave the thirty three delegates a thorough insight into the thoroughbred breeding industry.

High class presentations from notable speakers such as Rod Street Chief Executive of Racing for Change, Michael O'Hagan of Irish Thoroughbred Marketing and Alan Morcombe, The Horsemen's Group provoked lively debate and certainly gave the group a chance to air their views to the industries leading members.

TRIC was again a wonderful triumph and the British Horseracing Authority and the British Racing School looks forward to building on this achievement in the future.

Quotes from delegates:
"Overall a very comprehensive and professional course supported by all major sectors of the industry. I enjoyed it immensely!" Martin Wynn, 2011 delegate

"I cannot see anyone finding a better coordinated, high quality course for such great value - exceptional." Bob Brown, 2011 delegate

"A brilliant week. I learnt so much and will be leaving the course enlightened, positive and having met a great bunch of people who also have contributed to the whole experience." John McCormack, 2011 delegate

"I am very impressed by the caliber of the other candidates, they have been able to fully grasp all the concepts that have been delivered and have made the week even more enjoyable." William Harford, 2011 delegate

"Such high standards of speakers and trips. Amazing group and course." Catherine Dally, 2011 delegate

"The course is fantastic! It's exceeded my expectations in every area." Will Carr, 2011 delegate

"This is an excellent insight into all aspects of the racing industry. Well planned and well delivered. Anyone involved in our industry at whatever level would benefit immensley not just from this amazing course, but also the opportunity to network with both course members and top names from various sectors."

"The structure of each day was superb. To get the chance to hear such an amazing list of speakers was a privilege to be here for!" Steve Gibson, 2011 delegate

"All in all, an absolutely fantastic and worthwhile course. Probably the best I have ever attended as a delegate."

"The whole event was exceptionally well organised and professionally delivered. Excellent range of topics and top speakers, it all flowed very well with the right amount of question time and delegate participation. Thank you." Ruth Pott, 2011 delegate