Peter Phillips

Paul Fisher has been named executive vice chairman of City Racing, an organization spearheaded by The Queen's grandson Peter Phillips that aims to stage horse races on iconic city streets on removable track surfaces. Fisher was chief executive of Jockey Club Racecourses when that organization became a founding shareholder in City Racing, and he served Jockey Club Racecourses for 19 years. He takes on his new role alongside his role as chief executive officer of GVS. "I was involved in the formation of City Racing during my time at The...

City Racing, a concept developed by The Queen's grandson Peter Phillips that would see horses race on city streets atop a special all-weather surface, has gained the approval of French authorities. A meeting is expected in Cannes next spring. Spokesman Johnno Spence said, "We have got the support of France Galop, which enables us to work with them moving forwards. There's still lots to confirm, but we are working towards a date at the end of April or beginning of May next year in Cannes." The surface is designed to...