TRIC is a success once again

The first week of February saw thirty three delegates from as far as Oman, Hong Kong, Singapore and France, as well as from all over Great Britain, arrive at the British Racing School for The Racing Industry Course.

Delegates varied in age, knowledge, experience and background. There were several new to racing or who did not work in the industry and 7 students who are studying the Horseracing Industry course at Warwickshire College.

The course was fortunate enough to see some of Darley's world class stallions, such as Derby winners New Approach and Authorized.

Mark Tompkins hosted the delegates for a tour of his top class training facilities in the heart of Newmarket. This provided the perfect opportunity for delegates to see the day to day routine of a yard and a horse in training. Earlier that morning delegates were taken out for a tour of the gallops by The British Racing School's very own gallops expert, Frank Conlon.

Stephen Wallis, Managing Director of Newmarket Racecourses gave a tour of both Newmarket racecourses, the Rowley Mile and the July Course, and he followed this with an extremely interesting and interactive presentation on The Racecourse Customers.

The Racing Industry Course 2010 was a huge hit once again and the British Racing School is very grateful to Weatherbys, the British Horseracing Authority and all the speakers for their generous support.

Some of the comments made by the delegates who attended the course this year:

-'I came here wanting to learn more about the racing industry and I can honestly say the course has far exceeded my expectations. I felt privileged to be listening to such highly regarded people within the industry.'

-'An excellent course which has opened my eyes to the delights of horse racing.'

-'I will leave this course with more knowledge of the industry and pride that I am part of it.'

-'A thoroughly interesting and informative course which I feel privileged to have been nominated for.'

-'All in all, it was a very enjoyable week and I have learnt a lot. It was very rewarding and it will be very useful in my career.'

-'What a sensational week!'

-'Better than any other course I have attended.'

-'A very well rounded course with big hitters.'

-'The quality of the speakers, the information they gave us, the quality of the BRS team, the way we have been treated; everything has been excellent. First class.'

- 'Hard to fault.'