Many well-known figures from across the racing industry are making their final preparations for the Racing Welfare Jurassic Coast Challenge, which takes place on Sunday, September 29.
Sky Sports Racing presenters Josh Apiafi and Alex Hammond announced they were taking part in the challenge live on-air on Saturday.
“You and I and 50 others from around the racing world are walking the Jurassic Coastal Challenge next Sunday in aid of Racing Welfare–a fantastic cause,” said Apiafi. “We both started off working in a yard so it's great to be giving something back.”
Hammond added, “It's a wonderful charity that supports a broad church of people in the racing industry. That's why I'm doing it, that's why you're doing it. It will be a challenge by the way folks, because this is not a flat 22 miles.”
Following a route along the South West Coast Path, the challenge will start at Durdle Door and finish in Swanage, covering a distance of 20 miles and 1,443 metres of ascent.
Training duo Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero are among the other members of the racing industry who will be taking part, along with former trainer Harry Dunlop and Brittany Rushworth, who is a barn leader at Newsells Park Stud.
Jo White, Racing Welfare corporate fundraising and events manager (south), said, “This is the first time we've run the Racing Welfare Jurassic Coast Challenge and we're really looking forward to it. We'd like to thank Josh and Alex and all of the participants who have signed-up to take part in what will be a tough but rewarding adventure.
“We rely on fundraising events like the Racing Welfare Jurassic Coast Challenge to ensure we can continue to support the workforce of British horseracing and are hopeful it will be a great success for the charity and for all the participants, too.”
Visit www.racingwelfare.co.uk/challenges to find out more, or click here to sponsor Apiafi and Hammond.
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