Lifetime in Racing Awards

The four regional winners for the Lifetime in Racing Awards were announced by on Friday. Open to those who have devoted more than 30 years of their working lives to the British horseracing or Thoroughbred breeding industries, they are organised by Racing Welfare. The winners are as follows: North--Brian Paul, long-time OB unit manager at RaceTech, and York racecourse booking supervisor Karen Dunbar highly commended. South--Geoff Rigby, former apprentice and now groom/ stable staff at Park House Stables. East--Cliff Lines, now retired but formerly head person, racing groom and trainer,...

Nominations for Racing Welfare's Lifetime in Racing Awards are now open. Recognising those that have dedicated their life to working in racing, nominees are welcome from any sector of the UK racing industry. There will be four regional winners selected by a judging panel and recognised with a trophy presentation and VIP race day experience during the autumn. The nominating process follows the week-long Racing Staff Week, which was held from June 25-July 1.The two Racing Staff Week charity races at Doncaster and Newton Abbot were won by Michael Vokins...