National Health Service

'Equestrian Relief', a fundraising effort launched by the team behind Bolesworth and Liverpool International Horse Shows, has raised £250,000 for National Health Service charities. Among the equine-related celebrities assisting the cause, champion jockeys Sir Anthony McCoy and Frankie Dettori, eventing world champions Ros Canter and Zara Tindall, and Olympic gold medallists Carl Hester and Scott Brash. The drive surpassed the £100,000 goal in 10 days. "It has been an overwhelming fortnight--and we are delighted to be in a position to be donating over quarter of a millions pounds to the...

A group of bookmakers has revealed that it will donate all profits made on Saturday's Virtual Grand National to the National Health Service. After the world's most famous steeplechase was scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic, ITV announced that it would air a virtual version compiled with CGI technology in a special programme hosted by Nick Luck. Among the Betting and Gaming Council members involved are bet365, William Hill, Flutter Entertainment, Sky Bet, GVC, Betfred, Betway, BetVictor, JenningsBet and Inspired Entertainment.