RMG brings in Conor Grant as Chair in place of Roger...

Former Flutter UK-&-Ireland CEO, Conor Grant, has been announced as the new Chairman of Racecourse Media Group (RMG). Initially joining the organisation as a Non-Executive...

Stewart Michell to head UK racing estate management strategy

The Jockey Club has announced Stewart Mitchell as its Managing Director of Group Property (MDGP), replacing outgoing Director William Gittus. His main responsibility will be...

Maroñas National Racecourse extends SIS deal with naming sponsorship

The Hipodromo Nacional de Maroñas has formed a sponsorship arrangement with SIS (Sports Information Services). Building on its long-running partnership with the Uruguayan racecourse, the...

SBC’s Bookies Corner: The race to replace Frankie Dettori as UK’s...

Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori announced earlier this month that he would run his last race in 2023, ending an illustrious 38-year career with over...

Saumarez Smith to continue leading UK racing’s long-term strategy

Joe Saumarez Smith’s tenure as Chair of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been extended for a further three years.  Having replaced Annamarie Phelps in...

Horse racing field to shorten in 2023 following Dettori and Russell...

Two of UK and Irish horse racing’s biggest names, Frankie Dettori and Davy Russell, announced their retirement from the sport at the weekend. Dettori will...

UK Racing celebrates success of diversity and equality campaign

UK Racing has hailed the success of the Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG) which this year launched its #ALLINTHERACE campaign. In a bid to...

F1’s Dutch Grand Prix to remain until 2025

Formula One has confirmed that the Dutch Grand Prix will stay on the racing calendar until 2025. The event returned to the sport in 2021...

David Cleary named BHA’s first independent Ombudsman

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has revealed that Timeform analyst David Cleary will become the first independent Ombudsman for the organisation. Overseeing the rating appeals...

Neil Hayward appointed to Chair racing’s People Board

UK horseracing’s Industry People Board for UK Racing has named Neil Hayward as its new Chair, picked by three of the sports’ prominent leadership...