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Congratulations to all of the following who received NVQ qualifications in May
British Racing School
NVQ Level 2:
Samuel Davies-Thomas, Rebecca Frost, Sian Gogan, William Ingram, Paul John, Victoria Merredy, Cara O'Reilly
NVQ Level 3:
Leif Aaron, Nikki Bailey, Cathal Beale, Emily Blood, Jordyn Brand, Caroline Evance Anns-Baldock, Michael Flanagan, Darren Fox, Liam Howley, Craig Kester, Racheal Amy Kneller, Jana Kroutilikova, James McHale, Ian Tapp, Jason Walsh, Andrew Williams, Kyle Wilson, Tatsiana Zhukava, Svitlana Zinchenko
Northern Racing College
NVQ Level 1:
Heather Hunter, Patricia Luputiu, James Maher, Matthew Smith
NVQ Level 2:
Richard Lloyd-Thomas, Alix Robertson
Congratulations to all of the following who received NVQ qualifications in April
British Racing School
NVQ Level 2:
Danny Brock, Stacie Bromley, Sean Anthony Dyble, Georgia Gardner, Lauren Carly Harper, Sean Hawkins, Rebecca Hitchcock, Ellen Irving, Robert Jarrett, Matthew Kington, Vanda Ohlidalova, Sarah Pidsley, Emma Rogers, Daniel Rousen, Sara Scrogham, Trudie Smith, Hollie Wallace, Kayleigh West, Shellie Wilson
NVQ Level 3:
Matthew David Clark, Oliver Nicholas Irvine Cole, Natalie Louise Corsi, Michaela Inness
Northern Racing College
NVQ Level 1:
Ryan Asquith, Leanne Bostock, Katherine Crane, Natalie Cresswell, Jake Fraser, Kimberley Goodfellow, Sarah Jane Hunter, Rachael Kennedy, Rachel Laird, Anthony Mattison, Aimee Mussett, Megan Neilson, John O'Donovan, Avisekh Seeburn, Jordan Venant
NVQ Level 2:
Kendra Bowen, Chloe Cooper, Ciaran Harris, Lee David Jones, Mary-Kate Llewellyn
NVQ Level 3:
Kyle Anthony Peter Apark, Jessica Bethell, Stephen Hurcombe, Abigail Louise Hutchinson, Fergus King, Tom Gretton
Congratulations to all of the following who received NVQ qualifications in March
British Racing School
NVQ Level 2:
Nathan Adams, Andreas Anderson, Annielie Bengtsson, Amy Coles, Sophie Collin, Nelli Lukacs, Aimee Norris, Tatjana Scherz, Laura Simpson, Alice Webster
NVQ Level 3:
Andrew Philip Boxhall, Stephane Leveque, Robert Michael Smith, Alison Mary Batchelor, Alexa Dickson, Jason Favell, Henry Thomas Boyton Fry, Desmond Donovan, Carolyn Mary Gorman, Emma Louise McWilliam, Emma Titman, Sally-Anne Wheelwright
Northern Racing College
NVQ Level 2:
Eleonora Veronesi
NVQ Level 3:
Lyndsey Victoria Bull
Haddon Training Limited
NVQ Level 2:
Tessa Holley
NVQ Level 3:
Linas Balciunas
Rhys Flint wins Pertemps People Development Conditional Jockeys Training Series
Just one week after winning the Racing Post Hands and Heels Jumps Series conditional jockey Rhys Flint has done the double and won the Pertemps People Development Conditional Jockeys Training Series. He cannot be caught going in to the final of the series at Ascot on Friday - unless he falls foul of the stewards, whereby he would lose points and be relegated down the table (he rides Barnhill Brownie for his guvnor, Philip Hobbs).
This is another title to add to his growing list of achievements – he was winner of the British Pony Racing Championships at 15, Novice Champion Point to Point rider at 16, and at 17 - in his first full season as a professional jockey, winner of the Pertemps People Development Conditional Jockeys Training Series and the Racing Post Hands and Heels Series.
The Pertemps People Development Conditional Jockeys Training Series is designed to be the next step on in terms of race riding development from the Hands and Heels series, it is for conditional jockeys that have not ridden more than 20 winners at the start of the series and unlike the Hands and Heels Series riders may use their whip but only in the backhand position. Steve Smith-Eccles, Jockey Coach, walks the course with riders prior to the races and carries out a review with them following the race.
Congratulations to all of the following who received NVQ qualifications in February
British Racing School
NVQ Level 2:
Chloe Black, Deborah Noon, Rose Charlotte Pearson, James Anthony Best, Toby Betambeau, John Henry Brooke, Thomas Colin Cheesman, Terrance Fear, David Gorman, Matthew Hampton, Anthony Kirk, Annette Matthews, Joanne Jacqui Savill, Emily Stead, Lauren Thomson
NVQ Level 3:
Carlos Campon-Alonso, Jane Hedley, Bethan Eckley, Michelle Hicks
Northern Racing College
NVQ Level 1:
Rebecca Bastow, Lara Bubenzer, Shauna Donley, Anthony James, James Nixon, Amy Oakley, Paul Taylor, Helen Thompson, Gareth Newmarsh, Christopher Bretherton, Alfie Crockett, April Hillam, John Lawson, Rory Lindley, Bella Prescott, Charlotte Buckle, Megan Whitehead, Cassandra Benyon, Kayde-Anne Charlton, Kelsey Candler, Timothy Dempsey, Emma Gillard, Robin Gormley, Nia Harris-John, Kerry Humphries, John Lawson, Rory Lindley, Carlos Alberto Sanchez Navarro, Tania Sutherland
NVQ Level 2:
Elizabeth Nevison, Marc Dunning, Danny McVay, Dawn Pepper, Toby Sharrock, Peter Sword
NVQ Level 3:
Sarah Louise Shaw, Lauren Ashleigh Tindle, Paul Grindrod, Debbie Sanderson, Simon Whitaker
Paul Nolan wins Weatherbys All-Weather Hands and Heels Apprentice Series
Paul Nolan, apprentice to Andrew Haynes near Bath, cannot be caught going into the final of the inaugural Weatherbys All-Weather Hands and Heels Apprentice Series at Lingfield Park on Saturday. Nolan rides King’s Ransom for Steve Gollings in the final and unless he does the unthinkable and uses his whip (whereupon he would be stripped of all points) he has won the series whether he is placed or not in the final.
Nolan rode in six of the eight races leading up to the final, and although he didn’t ride a winner in the series he was second and third in two of the races. He won the series by virtue of having ridden in most of the races and showing a consistently professional attitude as well as sound riding skills throughout the series, thereby scoring very well on the jockey coach allocated points in these areas.
Nolan will receive a £200 voucher to spend with his valet from series sponsors Weatherbys, as well as a made to measure pair of racing boots and exercise boots kindly donated by Classic Boots of Richmond, North Yorkshire.
An Overview of British Racing - One Day Seminar
The British Horseracing Authority will be running one day seminars on:
Thursday 30th April 2009 at the Northern Racing College in Doncaster
Thursday 30th July 2009 at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, Surrey
This informative day provides a general introduction to how racing operates including an explanation of governance, regulation, the bookmaking industry, the breeding industry, administration by Weatherbys, the role of racecourses and the media. The seminar costs £90 per person including refreshments, lunch and VAT. The day is designed for anyone with an interest in, or who works in racing and would like to know more. For more information or to book a place, please call Rebecca Baker on 020 7152 0021 or email: rbaker@britishhorseracing.com.
Hands and Heels Series Jump Series 2008/2009
Conditional Jockey Rhys Flint is set to win the 2008/2009 Racing Post Hands and Heels Jumps Series. Although still only 17 years old, Flint is no stranger to winning titles – at 15 he won the British Pony Racing Championships and at 16 became the Champion Novice Point to Point Rider. He joined the powerful West Country yard of Philip Hobbs and turned professional last year and has not looked back since.
Due to ride for champion trainer Paul Nicholls in the final of the series which takes place at Newbury Racecourse on Friday 20th March, unless he uses his whip (whereby he would be stripped of all his points in the series), Flint will win the 2008/2009 Racing Post sponsored Hands and Heels Jumps Series.
Stud and Stable Staff Awards 2009
On Tuesday 17th February, the 5th Stud and Stable Staff Awards took place in London.
The full list of winners and runners up are as follows:
DAVID NICHOLSON NEWCOMER
Winner:
Lee Oswin, trainee Stable Lad with Gary Moore
Runners Up:
Ellie Church, Stable Lass with Marcus Tregoning
Matthew Hampton, Rider/Groom with Philip Hobbs
STUD STAFF
Winner:
Paul Baker, Stud Groom/Manager at Usk Valley Stud
Runners Up:
Roisin Close, Stud Groom at Tweenhills Stud
Deborah Dodd, Secretary and Stud Stable Hand at Louella Stud
RIDER/GROOM
Winner:
Claire Knight, Rider/Groom with Jeremy Noseda
Runners Up:
Hugh Fraser, Rider/Groom with John Berry
Mick Wilson, Stable Groom with William Haggas
SENIOR STAFF
Winner:
Peter Maughan, Travelling Head Lad with David Elsworth
Runners Up:
Albert 'Corky' Browne, Head Lad with Nicky Henderson
Jim Hiner, Secretary with Michael Jarvis
SPECIAL MERIT/HERO
Winner:
Andy Gibson, Yardman with Stuart Williams
Runners Up:
Sally Davies, General Assistant with Simon Dow
Ian Willows, Travelling Head Lad with Luca Cumani
The Awards were judged by a panel comprising celebrated author and journalist Brough Scott (Chairman); former Champion Jockey and PJA Industry Liaison Director Kevin Darley; BHA Director Morag Gray; Miles Littlewort, former Chief Executive of the National Stud; Training legend Toby Balding and Dinah Nicholson, wife of the late David Nicholson.
British Horseracing Authority Chief Executive Nic Coward said: "These inspiring Awards are an important date in the racing calendar as they provide a moment for the sport to celebrate those hard working, dedicated, talented people, without whom the show wouldn't get on the road.
"A huge thank you to Godolphin for continuing with their generous sponsorship. Congratulations to all of those nominated this year. The very high standard of entries never ceases to amaze the judges and this year was no exception."
Writing Awards for under 26s/19s/15s
The Martin Wills Memorial Trust, a UK-registered charity, is offering its 17th annual awards for creative writing (fact or fiction) on, or with a background in, any aspect of horseracing by young people resident in the UK or the Republic of Ireland. Particular importance will be attached to originality, enthusiasm and use of language. Quality of writing is key; a detailed knowledge of horseracing is unnecessary.
Those aged under 26/19/15 at 1 January 2009 are invited to submit a single article by 28 February 2009 via the “Entry Requirements” section of the Trust’s website www.willswritingawards.co.uk. Employees of the national and racing press and previous winners in their category are ineligible. The maximum word counts are 1,200 (under 26s/19s) or 800 (under 15s).
The six prizes, for the winner and runner-up in each category, are £1,250/£750 (under 26s), £500/£250 (under 19s) and £250/£125 (under 15s) – a grand total of £3,125. In addition, the winners will be published in the Racing Post and The Irish Field. The under 26 winner will also have the opportunity of work experience at the London offices of the Racing Post.
For more information visit www.willswritingawards.co.uk
The Racing Industry Course
The long-running ‘British Racing Industry Course’ has been re-launched and bookings are now being taken for the 2009 course. Run by the British Racing School, the course is aimed at managers who wish to expand their knowledge of the racing industry. The course covers all areas of the industry with each of the subjects taught by industry experts. A combination of different activities during the course includes lectures, seminars and behind-the-scenes tours of Weatherbys, a top trainer's yard and Darley Stud. Further Information
Congratulations to all of the following who received NVQ qualifications in January
British Racing School
NVQ Level 2:
Sara Fjellstad, William Frost, Jenna Gray, Charlotte Horsley, Meghan Lawler, Jamie McGuire, Ben Morris, Georgina Silvery, Melanie Walker, Chris Willets
NVQ Level 3:
Samantha Hodge, Shaun Murphy, Laura Thomas
Northern Racing College
NVQ Level 1:
Charlotte Buckle, Megan Whitehead, Laura Anderson, Samuel Benjamin, Amy Brooks, Leah Colk, Jason Foster, Amy Law, Robert McDowall, Jessica Mills, Jorden Richardson, Samantha Robertson, Hannah Rowbotham, Danielle Simons, April Tilford, Nicole Turner
NVQ Level 2:
Siobhan Miller
Haddon Training
NVQ Level 2:
Rachel King, Michael Usher
Cheltenham Showcase Meeting - Careers Fair
Over 250 students from Abingdon & Witney College, Sparsholt College, Oaklands College and Hadlow College attended our Careers Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse on Friday 17th October. Careersinracing teamed up with Cheltenham Racecourse to showcase British racing. Students were able to visit the Weighing Room, obtain autographs of some of the top jockeys riding at Cheltenham, ride one of the mechancial racehorses and visit the various information stands in relation to careers, training and jobs in horseracing.
Enterprise Learning Resource Launched
www.britishhorseracing.com/racedayforschools
A free Enterprise and Business Studies teaching resource has been launched into schools across the UK. 'Raceday' is an engaging interactive resource containing a wealth of activities and career advice that offers students an innovative Enterprise experience through the context of the British Horseracing Industry. If Careers Advisors or teachers have any questions about the resource they should email info@careersinracing.com.
British Racing School and Warwickshire College launch first Foundation Degree for the Horseracing Industry
The name of Warwickshire College is synonymous with innovation in equine education. With a history of firsts, the home to equine education joins forces with the British Racing School to bring out the first Foundation Degree for the Horseracing Industry. As a flexible distance-learning programme, candidates gaining a place on the Foundation Degree not only choose what they study but when and where they study. The distance learning or ‘open university’ model is further enhanced by the opportunity to study a selection of modules via short/one week study blocks at the British Racing School, a fantastic opportunity to experience the top class education delivered at the very heart of racing in the UK. For more information on a Foundation Degree in the Horseracing Industry (by Distance Learning) contact Clifford Mitchell at Warwickshire College by email cmitchell@warkscol.ac.uk or by calling 01926 318398 and quoting Foundation Degree in the Horseracing Industry by Distance Learning
British Horseracing Authority
The British Horseracing Authority launched in July as the single, unified governing body for British Horseracing. Its role is to regulate, promote and represent the sport.
A major step in the modernisation of British Horseracing, the Authority takes on the roles of the British Horseracing Board and the Horseracing Regulatory Authority, with both of those organisations ceasing to exist.
The Authority sits at the head of a sport second only to football in Britain in terms of its revenues and attendances, and an industry responsible, directly or indirectly, for almost 90,000 full-time jobs. Its inaugural Chairman is Paul Roy, with Nic Coward its first Chief Executive.
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IN BRIEF
Rhys Flint does the double
Rhys Flink wins Pertemps People Development Conditional Jockeys Training Series just one week after winning the Hands and Heels Jump Series
All-Weather Hands and Heels Apprentice Series
Paul Nolan wins 2008/09 Weatherbys All-Weather Hands and Heels Apprentice Series
An Overview of British Racing - One Day Seminars
Dates for 2009 now confirmed
Hands and Heels Jump Series
Rhys Flint wins 2008/2009 Hands and Heels Jump Series
Stud and Stable Staff Awards 2009
Peter Maughan, Travelling Head Lad for David Elsworth's yard in Newmarket, was named as Employee of the Year at the fifth annual Stud and Stable Staff Awards in London.
Enterprise Learning Resource
Nic Coward, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority said "We have developed Raceday after extensive research with teachers up and down the country, which uncovered a lack of knowledge but huge interest in the horseracing industry as a major 'business' activity in the UK. We hope that the resource will be a fantastic learning tool for young people whilst also opening their eyes to the many career opportunities available"
Stud and Stable Staff Awards 2008
Nic Coward BHA Chief Executive said
"These awards are unique and very special. This is all about the sport honouring the people woh really make it happen. Huge thanks go to Godolphin for making such a great contribution, and congratulations to all the terrific nominees"
British Horseracing Authority
British Horseracing Authority Chief Executive Nic Coward said: “The British Horseracing Authority is a fresh start, with the backing of all sectors of the industry. We are here to listen, and to take a lead, looking to achieve the best for British Horseracing in all that we do.
“We have an enthusiastic team in place and are building a clear picture of the opportunities and challenges ahead.”
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