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Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards Ceremony 2019
Monday 18 February 2018 The Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, London
4 The Judges Welcome to the 15th annual Godolphin
Contents
6 This evening’s presenters Stud and Stable Staff Awards.
8 David Nicholson Newcomer Award The Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards
are one of the most important and special
their appreciation for their staff in this way. enormously busy people, so we thank them
for all their support.
We are, of course, sincerely grateful to our
nights in racing’s calendar. They showcase the
10 Leadership Award finest asset of our great sport: Our people.
sponsors, Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin.
As well as providing the significant financial
Our presenter tonight is Oli Bell, who has
generously given his time and who has shown
These awards are our annual tribute to the skill, support that makes these awards possible, a real passion for the awards and all they
talent and dedication of the many exceptional they are very much part of the team that represent. We are very grateful to Oli and to
12 Rider/Groom Award people who care for our horses, as well as
demonstrating the remarkable relationships
promotes the awards and organises this
wonderful event.
this evening’s VIP guest presenter Sir Anthony
McCoy OBE.
that develop between those horses and the
14 Stud Staff Award people who look after them. As an industry,
we must take every opportunity to thank and
The Racing Post has always been an
enthusiastic supporter of the Godolphin Stud
Finally, I would like to thank Harriet Rochester
and the team at the BHA, for their hard work
and Stable Staff Awards and this year has in organising this evening’s event and all the
reward the people who make our sport happen,
been no exception. They provide substantial stages leading up to it.
16 Dedication to Racing Award every day of the year.
I would like to say my own, personal thank you
coverage throughout the year, particularly
in encouraging nominations, which is an
I hope you all have a wonderful evening and
that you join me in celebrating and applauding
to all of our stud and stable staff. Alongside enormous help and greatly appreciated.
18 Rory MacDonald Community Award those who will recognised and applauded
here tonight, I also thank all of the 6,000 staff
Racing TV also provide us with valuable help.
all tonight’s magnificent finalists.
This evening, you will enjoy wonderful video
across Britain who care for the 14,000 horses
footage and clips of the finalists, which Racing Nick Rust
20 Employee of the Year Award in training, or who are working in studs, helping
the racehorses of the future to take their first
TV generously filmed for us and for which we
are very grateful.
Chief Executive
British Horseracing Authority
steps into the world. Our sport simply wouldn’t
21 Remembering Natasha Galpin exist without you.
Thanks, too, to everyone who took the time
Another tireless champion of the awards is
Brough Scott, who chairs our impressive panel
of judges. Our judges have the challenging
to nominate someone for an award. Being
task of short listing the nominations, selecting
22 Looking after our horses and our people nominated is an achievement in itself. While not
everyone can win, it is heartening that so many
the finalists and, today, the winners. This is a
considerable undertaking. The investment of
of the industry’s employers are keen to show
time required is considerable and they are all
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The Judges
Brough Scott
George Mick Jessica
Chairman of Tabbi Smith Ollie McPhail
McGrath Fitzgerald McLernon
the Judges
One of the most renowned figures in racing and George was apprentice to Ian Balding and With over 20 years’ experience of teaching Mick’s glittering riding career spanned twenty Jess winning last year’s Employee of the Year Starting as part of the stable staff team with
one of the founders of the Racing Post, Brough rode several winners before becoming on and designing equine courses in practical, years and featured a long spell as stable jockey Award was another exceptional achievement in legendry trainer David Nicholson 22 years
has chaired the Judging Panel since the travelling groom for Willie Musson for 12 years. college and university settings, Tabbi moved to Nicky Henderson as well as big race success a career that has progressed at an exponential ago, Ollie progressed through the amateur
inception of the Awards. He rode 100 winners, Having served as President of the National to The National Stud in 2006 as Training on Rough Quest in The Grand National and See rate. Now assistant trainer to Richard Fahey she jockey ranks before riding as a professional
was awarded Sports Feature Writer of The Year Association of Racing Staff, George was Director to head up the team providing More Business in the Cheltenham Gold Cup manages day-to-day duties as well as liaising for 10 years. A past winner of the JETS Richard
Award three times, and has presented some elected Chief Executive in August 2012. the training programmes for stud staff. & King George. Following retirement through with the 75-strong team at Musley Bank and is Davis award, Ollie now works for the charity
of racing’s most memorable moments on TV. injury in 2008 Mick has been a successful spending more and more time representing the Racing to School as Lead Education Officer.
broadcaster for the likes of Attheraces, Channel yard at the races. Her positive, friendly attitude
4, Sky Sports Racing and ITV. He also helps and natural management skills continue to shine
younger riders as accredited jockey coach. through and the yard would not work without her.
Dinah Hazel Mark Dawn
Sally Aston Alice Plunkett
Nicholson Peplinski Bradburne Goodfellow
Wife of the late David Nicholson, after whom Born into breeding, hunting and point-to- Mark rode as a jump jockey for 10 years from Sally has spent a lifetime involved within Alice Plunkett is a former event rider and Dawn joined Racing Welfare as Chief Executive
the Newcomer award is named, Dinah has been point racing, Hazel rode a handful of winners 2001-2011, having previously been an amateur. the thoroughbred industry, from riding jump jockey. She has been a broadcaster in August 2015, from the Northern Racing
a key figurehead within the industry for many as an amateur jockey. Since then she has He broke his back in a fall in 2009 and now as a jockey to overseeing preparation of for over 15 years with Channel 4, BBC College where she had been since the
years, playing a vital role in the Godolphin Stud been Clerk of the Course at Hamilton Park, runs his own business as an electrician in youngsters from her own Goldford Stud, and Radio 5 Live and most recently as part beginning of 2008. In both her roles, Dawn
and Stable Staff Awards since inception whilst Ayr and Kelso. Before being appointed Chief Lambourn. Mark is also one of a team of former managing numerous high profile broodmares, of the ITV Racing Team. She also sits on has had the privilege of working closely
continuing her involvement in the industry. Executive of Perth Racecourse she was Chief jockeys who now act as BHA Jockey Coaches and followers for long standing clients. Her the board of Cheltenham Racecourse. with stable staff and their development
Executive and a Director of Hamilton Park. for conditional and apprentice jockeys. dedication to the thoroughbred is matched and welfare are her driving passion.
by her pride in judging these awards.
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This evening’s presenters
Oli Bell AP McCoy
Oli’s passion for broadcasting began with Sir Anthony McCoy OBE, better known as AP
a stint on his local school’s radio station, McCoy, is the most successful Jump jockey
and reporting on horses didn’t come far of all time and one of the most recognisable
behind as a live radio reporter at the faces in horseracing. In his career as a
Burghley Horse Trials. jockey he dominated the sport of Jump
Soon reporting from events such as Land racing for over 2 decades, retiring in 2015 as
Rover G4 Challenge and the British Touring Champion Jockey for the 20th consecutive
Car Championships, having left school Oli year and a record 4,358 career wins.
quickly became a presenter on Racing TV.
Oli has broadcasted from events including
AP won every major race in the Jump
Royal Ascot, the Grand National and the
racing calendar including the Grand
Cheltenham Festival as well as a spell on Sky
National in 2010 aboard Don’t Push It and
in Australia. He joined the BAFTA winning ITV
the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Mr Mulligan
Racing Team in 2017, also going on to present
in 1997 and Synchronised in 2012.
football, boxing and darts on ITV.
Away from broadcasting, Oli has played on
Winner of the BBC Sports Personality of
the professional poker circuit and played
the Year award in 2012, since retirement
both cricket and football to a high standard
AP has worked as a pundit for Channel 4
in South Africa and Australia. He recently
and ITV Racing and is currently President
becoming a patron of the Ebony Horse Club
of the Injured Jockeys’ Fund.
charity in Brixton, South London.
2019 Finalists
Newcomer Award
David Nicholson
Sophy Scott April Clarke Max McLoughlin
Mark Johnston, Jedd O’Keeffe, Cheveley Park Stud,
Middleham, Leyburn, Newmarket,
North Yorkshire North Yorkshire Suffolk
“Working with racehorses As soon as Sophy joined their yard from Having joined the O’Keeffe’s yard straight Max joined Cheveley Park having
the British Racing School just eight days from the Northern Racing College in 2016, completed his training at the National
has given me happiness before her eighteenth birthday, Mark
and Deirdre Johnston knew they had
April has shown a positive outlook from
the first minute she walked into the yard.
Stud, and his encyclopaedic knowledge
of both pedigrees and the form book
found someone with huge potential. immediately made him stand out.
and a future and I just want April’s ambition and focus to progress
Within eight months of joining the team has seen her achieve her Level 2 Having had no prior experience his
to repay to them everything Sophy was promoted to Assistant Yard
Manager, making her the youngest
Apprenticeship, and she regularly
gives up her own time to help with the
determination and hard work saw him
progress rapidly during the busy yearling
person ever to hold such a position at development of others both in the yard preparation season and was typical of his
they have given me.” Johnston Racing. and in the wider community in Middleham. positive attitude.
Adrian Stewart, David Loughnane Sophy has that invaluable talent of She has always demonstrated a Max has always showed an exemplary
2018 David Nicholson Newcomer winner being able to lead by example and has willingness to learn and improve her skills work ethic and his commitment and
earned the respect of her colleagues,
and has developed into a key part of the infectious enthusiasm motivate and
often managing both the horses and
team at Highbeck Lodge thanks to her inspire others in the team to always give
the staff in the yard confidently and
ongoing commitment to both the horses of their best as he does. In a short period
effectively for someone at such an early
and people at Jedd O’Keeffe Racing. his positive outlook and winning smile
stage of their career.
have seen him become a valued member
of the team.
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2019 Finalists
Leadership Award
Dan Horsford Catriona Bissett Barry O’Dowd
Alan King, Nick Alexander, John Gosden,
Marlborough, Leslie, Newmarket,
Wiltshire Fife Suffolk
“One of the parts of my Dan joined Alan King as a junior
member of the team in 2010 at
the Sharpridge Farm yard, and it
Having completed the BHA Graduate
Scheme in 2011, Catch joined
Barry has progressed through the ranks
since joining John Gosden in 2000
and has developed into an outstanding
Nick Alexander’s team in 2014 as
assistant trainer.
job I love is watching the soon became clear that he was a
highly skilled rider with real
leadership potential.
Assistant Trainer.
Her role in the yard cannot be His eye for detail, sense of responsibility
yearlings progress into In 2013 he was promoted to the position
underestimated; from the moment an and ability to make key decisions make
him an invaluable asset to the team
employee arrives they know that they
of Assistant trainer, and since then Dan’s and he uses his experience of working
champion two-year-olds.” calm demeanour, professionalism and
attention to detail have ensured the
are working with an assistant trainer that
is genuinely committed to mentoring
with horses from a young age to always
ensure he can help more junior members
them and supporting them in fulfilling
highest standards are maintained by all of staff.
Jessica McLernon, Richard Fahey their ambitions.
of the team at Sharpridge Farm.
2018 Leadership winner
Barry does his job with warmth,
Catch’s leadership and mentoring
Dan regularly represents the yard at the kindness, modesty and humour and
when something goes wrong are also Clarehaven stables would not function
races and always gets great feedback
of paramount importance in the day to to the high levels that it does without the
from the owners, and his wide array
day running of the yard and the happy, huge contribution he makes on a day-to-
of leadership skills have made him an
invaluable part of the senior team at motivated and skilful team of staff day basis.
Alan King Racing. are testament to her hard work and
commitment to developing them.
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2019 Finalists
Rider/Groom Award
Sean Graham Stewart Gossnell Ian Clarkson
Philip Hobbs, Richard Hughes, Micky Hammond,
“The best thing about Minehead,
Somerset
Lambourn,
Berkshire
Middleham,
North Yorkshire
my job is spending Now in his seventh season working at Stewart’s skills as a horseman have been Ian started his career working for the
legendary Fred Rimmell, and in his 19
Sandhill Racing Stables, the yard would honed and perfected over many years,
time with the horses, not be the same without Sean’s friendly,
approachable attitude.
and his experience riding and travelling
horses around the world are a huge asset
years working for Micky Hammond
Racing his lifelong love for racing and
horses has always shone through.
to the team at Weathercock House.
being outside in the Sean’s skill as a rider has always been
His skill handling horses and as a work
evident, and his effect on improving the His assertive but calm manner with
rider are second to none, and he always
fresh air – it is a attitude and jumping ability of difficult
young horses has paid dividends on
horses is particularly valuable with young,
headstrong colts and their development
finds the time to use his experience
to help develop other members of the
numerous occasions, most recently with into professional but characterful athletes
team, both in terms of their riding and
fantastic lifestyle. .” promising youngster Melchior King. is testament to his skill in the saddle.
other duties too.
Petra Sebestikova, Luca Cumani He has recently had a promotion to Stewart’s attitude to treat all the horses
Time and again Ian has gone the extra
2018 Rider/Groom winner be the main feed man in the yard, and in the yard as individuals, always putting
mile in his duties in and around the yard
the way he balances this considerable the horses’ wellbeing first no matter what and his belief in every individual, equine
responsibility with his other duties as a duty he is performing. In and out of the or human, is an example to us all.
rider is just one example of why he is such saddle he is an integral part of the setup
an important part of the team. at Richard Hughes Racing.
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2019 Finalists
Stud Staff Award
Andrew Snell Christine Chapman Kevin Tobin
Cheveley Park Stud, Theakston Stud, New England Stud,
Newmarket, Bedale, Newmarket,
Suffolk North Yorkshire Suffolk
“My advice to anyone wanting to Andrew has been an integral part of With over 35 years’ experience at Kevin fulfils a variety of roles in the
Cheveley Park Stud for almost 30 years. Theakston Stud to her name, Christine’s bloodstock world, leading up horses at
work in bloodstock is; be on time, His professional approach, expert
knowledge of equine welfare and
trademark attention to detail has always
ensured the welfare of the horses in her
the sales for over twenty years as well
as sitting up with mares at New England
excellent communication skills have made care comes first. Stud during the foaling season.
work hard, and watch and learn. him a superb stud manager since his
appointment in 2004.
She has always had an inbuilt sense when No matter the role he performs,
It’s a unique, rewarding and His mastery of horsemanship is rivalled
horses are not happy or comfortable,
which has proved to be invaluable on
his consistent professionalism and
meticulous attention to detail make him
indispensable to those he works for.
only by his terrific interpersonal skills, countless occasions during mares’
fantastic industry to work in.” and he has always been keen to use his
experience to help motivate and develop
pregnancies or foalings.
He shows unwavering dedication to his
Sarah Taylor, Mickley Stud other members of the team. duties and the horses he looks after
There are very few parts of life at
2018 Stud Staff winner whether at the sales or at New England
Theakston Stud which Christine hasn’t
Stud, and he is the embodiment of the
Andrew has always encouraged giving had an impact on and she has always hard-working and devoted people who
opportunities to the next generation of been completely dedicated to her work do so much behind the scenes to keep
stud staff, which is another example of and the horses she looks after. After so the bloodstock industry running.
the integrity and dedication which have many years of loyal service, the stud
been ever present during his time at simply wouldn’t be the same without her.
Cheveley Park.
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2019 Finalists
Dedication to Racing Award
John Bottomley David Macleod Jaimie Duff
Ollie Pears, James Ewart, Lucinda Russell,
Malton, Langholm, Kinross,
North Yorkshire Dumfriesshire Perthshire
“I love the outdoor Over the sixty plus years John has
worked in racing, he has been a model of
David’s devotion to the racehorses he
has looked after has never waivered in
Jaimie has been giving her all at Lucinda
Russell’s yard since her school days,
and in over twenty years there has
dedication, loyalty and commitment to his his career spanning over 50 years in
held every position in the yard at one
life, and being with the work and to the horses in his care. the sport, and nothing is ever too much
trouble when it comes to attending to the time or another.
wellbeing of the thoroughbreds in
John’s wealth of experience and
horses. It’s all I’ve knowledge of racing have helped
his care.
Her years of passionate care and
unswerving dedication to the horses
countless colleagues down the years
in the yard and the team that look after
ever known.” and he is always keen to help younger
members of staff who are starting out and
He is a huge part of the day to day
running of James Ewart Racing, not least
them have seen her become the trainer’s
right-hand woman, and no task is ever
in need of guidance. through his skill in the saddle, honed
too small.
William Reddy, Eve Johnson-Houghton through years of practice.
2018 Dedication to Racing winner
His patience, kindness and good humour
Jaimie is a mentor to everyone who
have made him an irreplaceable part of Always first into work and last out, he
works at Arlary House stables and
the team at Ollie Pears Racing, just the has always conducted himself to the throughout her career she has always
latest chapter in a life which has been highest professional standards and uses been a shining example of care,
devoted to the thoroughbred. his lifetime of experience to encourage loyalty and dedication to her sport that
others to do the same. she loves.
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2019 Finalists
Community Award
Rory MacDonald
Deborah Hay Andrea O’Keefe Sarah Montgomery
Lingfield Park Racecourse, Jedd O’Keeffe, Musselburgh racecourse,
Surrey Leyburn, East Lothian
North Yorkshire
“We were very proud In her time at Lingfield Park, Deborah has For much of her life in racing, Andrea has Sarah’s willingness to help and deep-felt
been at the heart of developing significant balanced her role supporting the growing passion about the community local to
and felt privileged and lasting relationships between the
racecourse and the local community.
training business at Highbeck Lodge with Musselburgh Racecourse has always
been evident in her work.
supporting others in all parts of the industry.
when we were Thanks to her hard work and commitment She has used her time in the education She has spearheaded genuine links
in forging relationships with charities between the course and different
sector to make a massive contribution
nominated and then and other bodies, over 60 young people
have visited Lingfield Park as part of
to the development of industry training
programmes, as well as helping to provide
schools and charities through countless
schemes, initiatives and projects,
all motivated by ensuring everyone
an accredited employability and
won this prestigious award.” enterprise programme.
a welcoming and caring environment for
those joining Jedd O’Keeffe Racing.
has access to the great racing and
facilities that Musselburgh has to offer.
Alongside her community work Sarah
John and Jackie Porter, Oaksey House has always ensured that the importance
Deborah has always had a huge passion From working with Racing Welfare and
2018 Rory MacDonald Community winner of the stable staff is recognised at
for widening racing’s appeal and making local pony and riding clubs to baking cakes
Musselburgh. She was instrumental
it accessible as an employment option to and volunteering to lead initiatives with
in ensuring Musselburgh now provide
young people, ensuring more communities the National Trainers Federation, Andrea is
a free meal for stable staff, just one
understand the thrill of racing and going unfailing in her passion, selflessness and
example of the tireless work she does
out of her way to make those that visit the enthusiasm in making racing a better place
to help others both inside and outside
racecourse feel special. for everyone. of racing.
18 / 192018 Employee of the Year Award
Remembering Natasha Galpin
Employee of the
Year Award
2018 Employee of the year Remembering
- Jessica McLernon, Richard Fahey Natasha Galpin
One of tonight’s winners from the
Leadership, Rider/Groom, Stud Staff and
“Winning Employee of the year was On 15 January 2019, work rider
Natasha Galpin passed away
She will be greatly missed by all who
knew her and worked with her and by
Dedication to Racing category will also be
named Employee of the Year 2019.
a huge achievement and I am very following a tragic accident on
the Carrutherstown gallops of
the horses she loved and cared for.
They will receive an additional prize of lucky to have such great support from Iain Jardine. We offer our thanks to Natasha for
this lifetime of care and our sympathy
£15,000, with the same amount awarded to
their yard or stud. Richard Fahey and Robin O’Ryan. Natasha was an experienced
and highly valued member of the
and best wishes to Natasha’s family,
her boyfriend Olyn, and to Iain
It has helped me work toward team at Hetland Hill. She had a
lifelong love of horses and was
Jardine and his brilliant team.
achieving my goals and given me an accomplished event rider,
running her own livery yard.
confidence in my leadership skills and
Her dedication to horses, her skill
making the yard an enjoyable and her remarkable work ethic
exemplify the qualities which we are
environment for all the team.” celebrating at the Godolphin Stud
and Stable Staff Awards this evening.
Jessica McLernon
Employee of the Year 2018
20 / 21The Horse Retraining of Racing Together Racing Welfare
Comes First Racehorses
The Horse Comes First campaign RoR is British Horseracing’s official charity for Racing Together represents all of British Racing welfare supports everyone who
represents key British racing organisations the welfare of horses who have retired from Racing’s community engagement activity, forms part of racing’s workforce, from the
to promote awareness of the high welfare racing. The charity promotes the versatility combining and celebrating the initiatives beginning of their careers through into
standards in the sport. It aims to improve and adaptability of racehorses for other of a diverse group of partners involved in and beyond retirement. The wide range
understanding of the care given to our equestrian activities following their retirement the sport. The vision is for British racing of services offered include: a 24-hour
horses throughout and after their careers. It from racing. It also protects horse welfare to be known as a force for good, through telephone and online helpline; mental
spreads the message that in British racing through a nationwide infrastructure that partnerships and by finding innovative and health services, the Careers Advice and
we have a duty of care to our horses, that is available to assist any former racehorse local solutions to help its communities. Training Service (CATS), provision of
we are open and transparent about welfare considered ‘vulnerable’. In such cases, the Everyone can get involved by volunteering affordable housing; support with physical
within the sport and that we have a welfare charity provides funding for the provision of during Racing Together Community Day health, injures and disabilities, and
record to be proud of. expert care, prior to suitable rehoming. on May 9th. specialist counselling and support at times
of personal crisis.
www.thehorsecomesfirst.com www.ror.org.uk www.racingtogether.co.uk www.racingwelfare.co.uk
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