BOOKMAKER TO RUN RACE IN AID OF ‘OUTSTANDING’ SUPPORT DELIVERED BY CHARITY RACING WELFARE
The Director of Racing at award-winning British bookmaker Fitzdares is gearing-up to run in the Oxford Half Marathon to support the work of Racing Welfare; British horseracing’s human welfare charity.
This Sunday (13th), Bobby Burns will tackle the 13.1 mile route which will see runners travelling through the pristine, winding streets of historic Oxford, passing stunning locations including Old Marston village, the River Cherwell and Oxford University’s Lady Margaret Hall to name but a few.
Bobby, who lives in Bourton-On-The-Water in The Cotswolds, said: “A very good friend of mine celebrates his birthday the day before the event and I celebrate mine on the 15th so we thought this year we would do something different and raise some money for a fantastic cause – Racing Welfare.
“I’ve really enjoyed the training and preparation for this half marathon. In the summer I took part in the Blenheim Triathlon which should have encouraged me to keep fit but alas Summer has slightly got in the way. My cousins are quite serious runners, so I have been gate-crashing their runs which I think they prefer to me dragging them to the pub!
“We [Fitzdares] always like to support Racing Welfare where we can as we think their work is simply outstanding. Back in 2022 I did the Racing Welfare 24-hour bike ride with team Pauling and really enjoyed getting out there and fundraising. When signing-up for a half [marathon] it only felt natural to come back and support Racing Welfare again.”
Daisy Felton, Racing Welfare Fundraising Executive, said: “We’re absolutely delighted that Bobby is taking part in the Oxford Half Marathon in aid of Racing Welfare and we would like to thank him and Fitzdares for their continued support and appreciation of the work we do in supporting the workforce of British Horseracing from recruitment, throughout their working lives, into retirement and beyond.
“Not only will Bobby’s half marathon efforts raise much needed funds but will also raise awareness of the services we provide to those who dedicate their careers to the horseracing industry.”
Fitzdares is the world’s finest bookmaker and has been taking bets since 1882. With a historic focus on racing, Fitzdares was named SBC’s ‘Racing Sportsbook of the Year’ as recently as 2020. Their highly personalised service sets them apart from the field, complementing their slick, fast and easy-to-use digital platforms.
Bobby has already raised £952 of his £1,000 fundraising target. If you’d like to sponsor him please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/page/bobby-samuel-james-1716283071939 and if you’ve been inspired to take on a challenge in aid of Racing Welfare, please visit: https://www.racingwelfare.co.uk/challenges/ to find out more.