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2021 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards
Monday 22nd February 2021 Live on Racing TV
5 Categories and Prize Money
The Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards This is a very exciting development, as it means Luckily, our judges are high calibre and very
Contents are British racing’s annual tribute to the the awards can be seen by a new, much wider experienced people. Nick Luck has done an
remarkable people who provide our horses audience, connecting our finalists with industry outstanding job in his first year as Chair, while
with exceptional levels of care and attention. colleagues across the country – all from the the panel has welcomed two new members:
6 The Judges I have always been inspired by these awards
and it is a real privilege now, in my new role
safety of their own yards and homes. Eileen Harte, from Keith Harte Bloodstock, who
brings extensive knowledge of the stud sector;
as BHA CEO, to be directly involved. As ever, none of this would be possible without and the 2020 Employee of the Year, James Frank
8 Presenters The event gives the whole industry the chance to
recognise the hard work, skill, and dedication of
the unwavering commitment of our partner
and sponsor, Godolphin. We have known for a
while that the 17th renewal of this event would
from Hascombe and Valiant Stud.
We are also delighted to welcome back Ed
11 David Nicholson Newcomer Award
stud and stable staff – and given the situation we be very different, but with Godolphin’s passion Chamberlin, who is hosting again this year. Ed
have faced over the past year, this recognition and support, we have ensured that this year’s is a great advocate and ambassador for the
has particular significance and is even more ceremony will be equally prestigious. We would awards, as is his ITV Racing colleague, Oli Bell,
important than ever. particularly like to thank Diana Cooper and who has conducted some of the pre-recorded
13 Leadership Award 2020 was extraordinary, but I have watched in
Penny Taylor, who play a pivotal role in making
these awards happen, both in Great Britain and
interviews we will enjoy during the ceremony.
Thank you both for generously giving your time
admiration as our stud and stable staff have risen in other countries across the world. – and well done to the team at ITV Racing, who
15 Rider / Groom Award superbly to the numerous challenges presented
by the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting quickly to
changing circumstances and keeping our studs
We are also enormously grateful for the
continued backing of our media partners:
continue to do a first-rate job of highlighting the
vital role our stud and stable staff play in keeping
the show on the road.
17 Stud Staff Award
and yards operating smoothly throughout the The Racing Post has again helped promote
suspension and resumption of racing. and generate nominations for the awards Last, but not least, I want to thank the team at
through coverage in the paper and online, the BHA, particularly Alison Enticknap, Saffy
The 18 finalists we are celebrating this year are while Racing TV have produced this year’s O’Keeffe, Lucy Swiers and Lucy Tully, for all your
19 Dedication Award outstanding representatives of the thousands of
stud and stable staff up and down the country
awards show for us. We are pleased that,
even in these testing times, we have been
hard work (and creative thinking) in organising
tonight’s event.
who go above and beyond to provide us with able to replicate the magic of previous
21 Community Award moments of pure joy and excitement on the
racecourse – which have helped lift our spirits
during an immensely difficult period.
events. Thank you for making this possible.
The task of our judging panel remains as
I hope you all enjoy the awards and the
opportunity to celebrate our inspiring finalists
– and all the stud and stable staff on whom our
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challenging as ever. They have the unenviable industry relies.
The pandemic has also presented tricky job of first choosing a shortlist of finalists – a
obstacles for the awards ceremony itself, which tough ask, especially with such high-quality Julie Harrington
could not take place in the usual format this year. nominations – and then the equally difficult job of Chief Executive
25 2021 Finalists However, thanks to some innovative thinking
– and the help of technology – we are all able
selecting the winners. It is a huge responsibility
and a significant time commitment, so we thank
British Horseracing Authority
to enjoy the first ever ‘virtual’ award ceremony, them all for their dedication.
26 Looking after our horses and our people which, thanks to our friends at Racing TV, is
being televised live and free to air.
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Sponsor’s Welcome £128,500 will be awarded
Categories and Prize Money
tonight across six categories.
Godolphin is absolutely delighted once again Countless early starts, constant attention to
to sponsor the British Stud and Stable Staff detail and concern for the welfare of our horses, Up to £15,000 available to
Awards. This is my favourite evening of the year riding work in often tough conditions, going that a single yard or stud.
and I am determined that 2021 is no exception! extra yard and then getting home late, often
exhausted. He wanted to find a way to reward For the first time in 2021, all
Racing and breeding have been tested like that devotion to the horse. those who make the shortlist
never before during the past 12 months due of ten for each category but
to the COVID-19 pandemic. We should all be All stud and stable staff deserve recognition don’t make the final 3 will
incredibly proud of how our industry has risen to for what they do, but everyone who has been receive £250 in recognition
the challenge. Everyone who works in the sport nominated has excelled and we are thrilled this of their achievement.
can rightly take credit for their part in keeping year that all those who made it to the top ten will
the show on the road, none more so than receive a cash prize.
tonight’s finalists.
Each and every one of this evening’s finalists are Thank you also to our partners, the BHA, the David Nicholson Newcomer Award Rider/Groom Award Community Award
The 2020 covering season took place as already winners. They are here because of their Racing Post, and Racing TV, for their assistance £2,000 to the winner, which is match funded £5,000 to the winner, and £5,000 is match (in recognition of Rory MacDonald)
planned, foals were safely delivered and outstanding contributions to their teams within with promoting and administrating the awards, with £2,000 awarded to the winner’s yard/stud. funded to the winner’s yard. £2,000 is also £5,000 to the winner, which is match funded
yearlings were successfully sold. Once given racing yards, studs, and the wider industry. The especially with the production and broadcasting £1,000 is also awarded to both runners-up, awarded to both runners-up, as well as with £5,000 to the charity of their choice.
the green light by the government, racing was testimonials from the colleagues who nominated of tonight’s virtual ceremony. as well £1,000 to their yard/stud. The winner £2,000 to their yard. £2,000 is also awarded to both runners-up,
able to resume safely and successfully with them clearly demonstrate their dedication, of this category will also receive an five-day as well as £2,000 awarded to the charities of
many outstanding memories over the shortened expertise and overall excellence. Thank you to Huge congratulations to all finalists. We hope educational trip to Dubai provided Stud Staff Award their choice.
racing season. everyone who nominated this year. you, your families and your friends have a by Godolphin.* £5,000 to the winner, which is match funded
wonderful evening, even though we cannot all *Dependent on travel restrictions due to COVID-19.
with £5,000 to the winner’s stud. £2,000 is also The Employee of the Year Award
Racing also pulled together to help in the wider We are also hugely grateful to the judging celebrate together. If necessary, an educational trip of some kind will awarded to both runners-up, as well as £2,000 £10,000 to the winner, with the same amount
community: from delivering meals to those most panel, who carry out the incredibly difficult task be offered at Godolphin’s discretion. to their stud. going to their yard/stud.
vulnerable to raising vital funds for charity. of reviewing numerous (this year in excess of Hugh Anderson
200) entries and selecting the finalists. We are Managing Director Leadership Award Dedication Award The winners of the Leadership, Rider/Groom,
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid incredibly fortunate to have such a group of Godolphin UK and Dubai £5,000 to the winner, which is match funded £5,000 to the winner, which is match funded Stud, Dedication categories are eligible to win
Al Maktoum, when he first conceived of these judges with such a wealth of knowledge of our with £5,000 awarded to the winner’s yard/stud. with £5,000 to the winner’s yard/stud. £2,000 this category.
awards, recognised the phenomenal hard work industry and the people who work in it. Special £2,000 is also awarded to both runners-up, as is also awarded to both runners-up, as well as
required in all racing yards and stud farms. mention must go to the tireless Nick Luck, who well as £2,000 to their yard/stud. £2,000 to their yard/stud.
has taken over the reins from Brough Scott as
Chair of Judges. Thank you all.
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The Judges
Nick Luck Mick James Eileen Sally Captain Guy
(Chair) Fitzgerald Frank Harte Aston Disney MBE
Nick is a broadcaster and writer who has Mick’s glittering riding career spanned twenty James was crowned Employee of the Year in Eileen started her career in the thoroughbred Sally has spent a lifetime involved within the Guy is a former soldier and a jump jockey and
been an integral part of network television years and featured a long spell as stable jockey 2020. James came to Britain from Zimbabwe in breeding industry working for Kerr & Co. thoroughbred industry, from riding as a jockey to in March 2017 became the first jockey to ride a
presentation of the sport’s biggest events to Nicky Henderson as well as big-race success his mid-twenties and has worked in the racing Bloodstock Agents, going on to various other overseeing preparation of youngsters from her winner under rules in Britain with a prosthetic
around the world for 15 years. Formerly the on Rough Quest in The Grand National and See and breeding industry for seventeen years. roles in the industry including PA to the MD own Goldford Stud, and managing numerous leg. He then successfully rode Gallery Exhibition
frontman for Channel 4 Racing, he is currently More Business in the Cheltenham Gold Cup Most recently at Hascombe and Valiant Stud, his of Weatherby’s Ireland and Stud Secretary at high profile broodmares and followers for over the Grand National fences at Aintree in
a host/reporter for NBC Sports, encompassing & King George. Following retirement in 2008 unswerving commitment to the mares and their Moyglare Stud. When she and her husband long standing clients. Her dedication to the April 2018 in the Foxhunters Chase. In 2011 Guy
the Triple Crown, Breeders’ Cup and Royal Mick has been a successful broadcaster for foals and his skill with highly strung animals has moved to the UK 15 years ago, they set up the thoroughbred is matched by her pride in judging trekked to the North Pole, together with a team
Ascot, as well as Racing TV, for whom his widely Attheraces, Channel 4, Sky Sports Racing seen him involved in the early stages of some successful boarding and consigning business these awards. of wounded servicemen, for the charity Walking
acclaimed talk show, Luck on Sunday, is now and ITV. of the modern greats of Flat racing, including Keith Harte Bloodstock Ltd. Eileen is passionate for the Wounded. Guy is also involved with
in its fourth season. He has been voted HWPA Golden Horn and Cracksman. about the industry and those who work within it, charitable work and is a member of the Diversity
Racing Broadcaster of the Year eight times. acting as a mentor with Women in Racing. in Racing Steering Group.
George Hazel Dinah Ollie Dawn Mark
McGrath Peplinksi Nicholson McPhail Goodfellow Bradburne
George was apprentice to Ian Balding and rode Born into breeding, hunting and point-to-point Wife of the late David Nicholson, after whom Starting as part of the stable staff team with Dawn joined Racing Welfare as Chief Executive Mark rode as a jump jockey for 10 years from
several winners before becoming travelling racing, Hazel rode a handful of winners as an the Newcomer award is named, Dinah has been legendry trainer David Nicholson 22 years ago, in August 2015 from the Northern Racing 2001-2011, having previously been an amateur.
groom for Willie Musson for 12 years. Having amateur jockey. Since then she has been Clerk a key figurehead within the industry for many Ollie progressed through the amateur jockey College, where she had been since the He broke his back in a fall in 2009 and now runs
served as President of the National Association of the Course at Hamilton Park, Ayr and Kelso. years, playing a vital role in the Godolphin Stud ranks before riding as a professional for 10 beginning of 2008. In both her roles, Dawn has his own business as an electrician in Lambourn.
of Racing Staff, George was elected Chief Before being appointed Chief Executive of Perth and Stable Staff Awards since inception whilst years. A past winner of the JETS Richard Davis had the privilege of working closely with stable Mark is also one of a team of former jockeys who
Executive in August 2012. Racecourse she was Chief Executive and a continuing her involvement in the industry. award, Ollie now works for the charity Racing to staff and their development and welfare are her now act as BHA Jockey Coaches for conditional
Director of Hamilton Park. School as Lead Education Officer. driving passion. and apprentice jockeys.
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Ed Chamberlin Oli Bell
Presenters
Ed Chamberlin is the BAFTA award winning main presenter on ITV Racing. Oli’s passion for broadcasting began with a stint on his local school’s radio
ITV took over from Channel 4, after an absence of more than 30 years, as station, and reporting on horses didn’t come far behind as a live radio
the home of British racing television coverage on January 1st 2017. Since reporter at the Burghley Horse Trials. Soon reporting from events such
then Ed has fronted all the big races and Festivals in the UK, including as Land Rover G4 Challenge and the British Touring Car Championships,
the Cheltenham Festival, 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas, The Oaks and Derby, having left school Oli quickly became a presenter on Racing TV.
Glorious Goodwood, St Leger, Champions Day, Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
and in April he became just the 8th broadcaster to present the Grand Oli has broadcasted from events including Royal Ascot, the Grand National
National on terrestrial television. and the Cheltenham Festival as well as a spell on Sky in Australia. He
joined the BAFTA winning ITV Racing Team in 2017, also going on to
Ed started his working life on the 1996 BHB Graduate Scheme, which present football, boxing and darts on ITV. Away from broadcasting, Oli
led to a job as an odds compiler at Ladbrokes. From there he moved to has played on the professional poker circuit and played both cricket and
become editor of Sports Adviser Magazine. After weekly appearances on football to a high standard in South Africa and Australia. Oli also became
Bloomberg Television, Sky Sports came calling and after stints appearing a patron of the Ebony Horse Club charity in Brixton, South London in 2018.
on ‘90 Minutes’ and ‘The Full SP’ in 2003 Ed took a full-time position as a
presenter on Sky Sports News.
In 2010 Ed became the face of the Premier League on Sky Sports,
presenting their flagship shows Super Sunday and Monday Night Football,
alongside Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher. Then in 2016 came the call
from ITV and a dream switch back to horseracing.
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Newcomer Award
David Nicholson
Alice Price Chrissie Sykes Jaydon Lee
Ben Pauling Ruth Carr Nicky Henderson
Since joining Ben Pauling Racing Having arrived at Mowbray House Jaydon began his dream job at
two and a half years ago, Alice has as a racing secretary in 2019 Seven Barrows late in 2018 from
“I wouldn’t believe continued to thrive and progress.
She is both a great team player
with no previous experience in
the racing industry, Chrissie has
the British Racing School. He has
grown in maturity, confidence and
and an effective, determined quickly become an invaluable part in ability as a rider during his time
it if you told me, competitor who has had to
overcome a challenging injury
in her short career thus far.
of the team.
From sourcing a new sponsor
in Lambourn and that is credit to
his work ethic and dedication to
his horses.
it’s an honour.”
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for the yard to organising open
Alice returned to the yard days and liaising with owners, He is as dependable and
having suffered a broken leg on vets and accountants, Chrissie’s enthusiastic as anyone in the team
the gallops both mentally and resourcefulness and initiative are a and his love of the horses in his
physically stronger. Her attention huge asset in keeping the business care including the very exciting
Kevin Skelton to detail and love for her horses running smoothly. Shishkin has been rewarded with
coupled with a desire to always significant success on the track.
2020 David Nicholson Newcomer Award winner
improve and a great sense of Chrissie’s caring and sensitive He has a bright future ahead of
humour mean she is a hugely manner have also meant she has him and is a credit to himself and
popular and valued member of been a mentor and friend to her to the yard.
the team at Bourton Hill Farm. colleagues, encouraging them and
helping them through challenging
situations. The yard simply would
not work without her!
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Award
Leadership
Alex Cairns Lauren Webb Rebecca Edmunds
James Fanshawe Daniel & Claire Kubler Bryan Smart
“It’s the love of the horse, Since returning to Pegasus Stables
three years ago having first started
In her role as Yard Manager Lauren
sets the standard for the team
“Beck” joined Bryan Smart in 2005
and since then her love for her
there in 1993 as an apprentice and motivating those around her horses, the staff and the yard has
the love of racing and the jockey, Alex has become the go to
man in running the yard day-to-day.
with a huge work ethic and most
critically a keen focus on the
development of her colleagues,
never been in doubt.
Her commitment to the team of
industry as a whole.”
With a wealth of experience and both professionally and personally. horses and those that look after
knowledge and always happy them who she oversees as Head
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to assist, Alex’s kind, caring and She has matured into an Girl knows no bounds, always
thoughtful outlook has seen him exceptional leader in her four going above and beyond the call
help countless members of staff years at Kubler Racing and has of duty to ensure everyone in the
Mat Nicholls who may be struggling. helped team members develop yard, whether equine or human, is
their professional skills as well cared for.
2020 Leadership Award winner He is always happy to guide those as supporting those who have
who are new to the yard and faced challenges. Her veterinary knowledge and
his skill as a horseman together assistance in implementing
with the care he shows for his Her quiet and consistent style COVID-safe working practices
colleagues make him an inspiring of leadership together with her have been of particular importance
and much-loved role model within empathy and desire to see others in 2020, but she can turn her hand
the team. improve are testament to her to anything and is the glue which
qualities both as an employee has kept the team together in this
and as a horse woman. challenging year.
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Award
Rider / Groom
Faisal Joanna Łacisz Sarah Peacock
Richard Phillips Sir Michael Stoute Tom George
“It’s the best career you
can go for as its your
Since arriving in the Cotswolds Joanna’s skill, judgement and Sarah’s passion for her role as
hobby, you make so many
from Pakistan in 2007 Faisal has patience as a rider have been Travelling Head Person and for
always been an exemplary member evident ever since she joined the horses in the yard is second to
of staff and has developed into an Freemason Lodge four years ago. none. Since joining Tom George
friends and open so many
integral part of the team. six years ago she has always
Her skills have helped countless prioritised the care and wellbeing
A talented rider who is an excellent horses in her time in Newmarket of the horses over everything else.
judge of pace when riding work, he thus far, including the likes of
opportunities for yourself
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always has suggestions to improve Expert Eye, and she always has From ensuring the string are
individual horses and is dedicated the time to treat each horse as always turned out impeccably to
to getting the best out of them for an individual. voluntary checking out of hours
by just being yourself.”
the benefit of the horse and the yard. and riding them out during the
Joanna is not only passionate summer break she always has the
His skills as a horseman have about improving her skills and best interests and wellbeing of the
benefited countless tricky horses career prospects but she is always horses in her care as her number
both in the yard and at the races, on hand to help others in the yard, one priority.
Hayley Ashcroft and his happy outlook and work giving guidance and reassurance
2020 Rider / Groom Award winner ethic make him hugely popular with to others in the team. Sarah’s kindness and commitment
owners and colleagues alike. never take a day off and both the
She excels both in and out of the horses and the team at Down Farm
saddle and is admired by all who are lucky to have her.
work with her.
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Award
Stud Staff
Tom Hughes
Elody Swann Martin Languillet
Hazelwood
Newsells Park Stud Fittocks Stud
Bloodstock Ltd
“Horses have played a big part Elody has been a dedicated, kind Martin’s huge thirst for knowledge Tom has been instrumental in the
and diligent member of the team at and desire to improve was evident success of Hazelwood Bloodstock
in my life. The lives of my family Newsells Park Stud for nearly 17 years.
Her attention to detail, passion and
level of care she shows to all the mares
as soon as he joined Fittocks Stud
in 2017.
since shortly after its inception five
years ago.
and children, have been changed
and “Babies” (as she refers to them He has progressed quickly in his He operates to the highest of
all) in her care are second to none. time thus far, and his competence standards in the varied roles he
Outside of running a barn of 28 mares and dedication mean he covers is required to carry out and takes
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and foals during the season, Elody every aspect of life on the stud to great pride in preparing and
through me working in the racing runs one of the two barns for yearling
prep and takes overall responsibility
an exceptional standard. presenting horses at the sales.
His dedication has allowed him
for foal prep. Martin’s conscientious outlook, to ensure these standards are
and bloodstock industry.” She can always be trusted to guide
new members of staff and ensure
always the first to arrive and the
last to leave, has had a meaningful
positive impact on all who work
maintained as the business
has grown and taken on an
additional location.
they are happy and enjoy their work, with him. He goes out of his way
whilst maintaining the very highest of to make sure everything is done Tom’s experience and horsemanship
James Frank standards at all times. to the highest standard. His coupled with a shared vision to
2020 Stud Staff Award winner patience, good humour and above produce the best young horses
With her efficient style of yard all devotion to his horses and his possible through hard work and
management coupled with her happy colleagues mean he is respected attention to detail make him a huge
and positive attitude at the sales, Elody and admired by everyone he asset to his colleagues and the
continues to be a role model for all of comes into contact with. bloodstock industry.
her colleagues and plays a vital part in
the stud’s continuing success.
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Award
Dedication
Guianand
Debbie Howie Joline Saunders
(Suraj) Bissessur
John Gosden Richard Phillips
William Haggas
“It’s recognition for the
Debbie’s career in racing has In his role as Travelling Head Lad Jo’s support and commitment to
hard work that stud spanned over 35 years, most
recently at Clarehaven Stables
where she has worked since 2015
at Somerville Lodge, Suraj has
exemplified the dedication and
stoicism shown by many in the
the racing industry, its staff and
horses has never wavered in the
19 years she has been working at
and stable staff do and
as a Head Groom. In that time racing industry when facing the Adlestrop Stables.
she has overseen some of Flat challenges of the past 12 months.
racing’s most famous names and From handling all of the
her quiet, confident and level- He has helped to navigate the administration to looking after
everybody is a winner.”
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headed manner has always been a challenges of international travel in the staff, helping owners and
significant asset to the yard. the midst of the COVID pandemic organising much of the charitable
and has always ensured the horses work the yard has become known
She has been a trusted confidante in his care are well looked after for, she is central to keeping
and advisor to many and the and turned out when representing Richard Phillips Racing and all who
Andy Stringer
degree of commitment and passion the yard. work there going day-to-day.
2020 Dedication Award winner that she shows to all the horses
that she works with has made her Suraj’s calming and helpful Always on hand to offer practical
a role model for those that have influence has benefited not only advice, updates on horses in the
been lucky enough to work the horses in his care, but also yard or a friendly and supportive
with her. many of his colleagues, who he has ear, she has had a positive impact
assisted in adjusting to life away on the hundreds of staff, owners
from home. and others she has come into
contact with in her years of
selfless service.
19Award
Community
Richard Phillips Samantha Trainor
Simon Jones
Trainer and community National Horseracing
Charity Fundraiser
volunteer College
“I’m very proud, it’s been
Richard has given so much of his Sam has been the backbone of Simon’s work fundraising for
fantastic spending time
own time and effort to make a much of the racing industry’s stable Racing Welfare to provide mental
huge contribution to the racing staff training and development health first aiders has had a huge
community over the years. work in the north for over a decade. positive impact on the racing
with the other finalists
industry and those who work in it.
Whether as an auctioneer raising More recently she has been
huge sums of money for racing instrumental in the rolling out of Having experienced the tragic
at The British Racing School
work Rory MacDonald achieved
In recognition of the wonderful
charities, helping to nurture and wider programmes of Continuing consequences that mental health
and hearing their stories.”
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train young people who come to Professional Development (CPD) issues can create, he has been a
work on the yard or by working to across the racing industry, and her man on a mission to help improve
publicise causes close to his heart dedication and passion for helping the provision of mental health
such as a National Racehorse Day, others has seen these programmes support for those working in racing.
he has always put the needs of continue to be delivered despite the
Simone Sear others ahead of his own. restrictions created by the pandemic. Simon’s efforts have allowed
2020 Rory MacDonald Award Winner volunteers from across the racing
Richard has continued this selfless A keen fundraiser in her time industry to provide support for
attitude through lockdown, outside of work, Sam’s commitment those struggling, and as a result
ensuring his staff and owners are to improving the careers and lives of his tireless drive the racing
coping and he continues to be a of those looking working in racing community is safer and far more
great ambassador for the racing has made her an inspiration to comfortable place for those in
industry and those who work in it. those she works with. need of help.
21One of tonight’s winners from the
Leadership, Rider/Groom, Stud
Award
Employee of the Year
Staff and Dedication category will
also win the Employee of the Year.
2020 Employee of the Year They will receive an additional
prize of £10,000, with the same
amount awarded to their yard or
stud. As the winner, they will also
“I’m very happy, and all the people
join the judging panel in 2021.
that have helped me to get to this
stage, they must be very happy too.
Without them, there wouldn’t be
this trophy.”
James Frank
2020 Employee of the Year
22 23Finalists
2021
Alice Price Alex Cairns Faisal Elody Swann Debbie Howie Richard Phillips
Chrissie Sykes Lauren Webb Joanna Łacisz Martin Languillet Suraj Bissessur Samantha Trainor
Jaydon Lee Rebecca Edmunds Sarah Peacock Tom Hughes Joline Saunders Simon Jones
24 25Careers Retraining of Racing Racing
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careersinracing.com is a portal of information on the welfare of horses who have retired from led by the charity Racing to School, which forms part of racing’s workforce, from the
careers across the whole of the racing industry. racing. The charity promotes the versatility and supports and showcases all the sport’s beginning of their careers through into and
The team implements recruitment initiatives and adaptability of racehorses for other equestrian community engagement and education beyond retirement. The wide range of
marketing campaigns to promote racing careers activities following their retirement from activity. British racing is a growing force services offered include: a 24-hour telephone
and pathways to a range of audiences from racing. It also protects their welfare through a for good in local communities, never more and online helpline; mental health services,
school age to those looking to change careers. nationwide ‘safety net’ that is available to assist evident than through initiatives born during the Careers Advice and Training Service (CATS),
The popular job board on careersinracing any former racehorse in need of charitable the pandemic, such as local food distribution provision of affordable housing; support with
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