charity races

Nominations are now open for stable staff to ride in one of four charity races as part of Betfair Racing Staff Week (June 22-28), Racing Welfare announced on Friday. The four race dates are: Ayr Racecourse - Saturday 22nd June - Distance: Six furlongs Chepstow Racecourse - Monday 24th June - Distance: One mile two furlongs Newbury Racecourse - Tuesday 25th June - Distance: One mile Nottingham Racecourse - Thursday 27th June - Distance: Six furlongs Racing Welfare's corporate fundraising and events manager Clare Kingston said, "If you've ever dreamt...

Racing Staff Week, that was started by Racing Welfare on June 25, celebrates the contribution of everyone working in the horseracing and Thoroughbred breeding industry. The feature events of the week are charity races slated for Friday, July 1 at Doncaster and Newton Abbot. Supported by Betfair, both events will have 12 members of stable staff taking part each and raising funds for Racing Welfare.