Racing Welfare Fundraising Events Raise More Than £67,000

People from across the racing community and beyond came together at two fundraising events over the first weekend of September, bringing a diverse mix of attendees together and raising more than £67,000 to support Racing Welfare’s services for people working in and retired from the horseracing industry.

Haydock Charity Lunch: £58,500 Raised

The weekend began at Haydock Park Racecourse on Friday 4 September, where 340 guests attended Racing Welfare’s annual charity lunch, supported by Betfair.

Owners, trainers, racing professionals and supporters attended the event, which raised funds for Racing Welfare’s services for the racing workforce.

Guests heard how the charity is responding to increasing demand for its services and why maintaining strong support networks across the sport remains important. Fundraising during the afternoon raised more than £58,500, supporting Racing Welfare’s work with people facing financial hardship, physical and mental health challenges, and life-changing circumstances.

Racing Welfare thanks Betfair for supporting the event, along with everyone who attended, donated or contributed to the lunch.

ARC Malton Open Day: Around 500 Visitors

On Sunday 6 September, the ARC Malton Open Day welcomed around 500 visitors and raised £8,500 for Racing Welfare.

Sponsored by Arena Racing Company (ARC), the event allowed racegoers and local families to visit training yards in the Yorkshire town and learn about day-to-day work in a racing yard.

Ten training yards opened their doors to visitors, including: Adrian Keatley, Craig Lidster, John Wainwright, Mick & David Easterby, Richard & Peter Fahey, Ollie Pears, Suzzanne France, Sara Ender and Mike Sowersby, alongside visits to Jack Berry House, the Injured Jockeys Fund’s rehabilitation and fitness centre.

Visitors met racehorses, spoke with trainers and yard staff, and learned about the work involved in British racing. Combined-ticket holders could also attend York Racecourse and continue their day out at the races after visiting the training yards.

Racing Welfare thanks the trainers and their teams who welcomed visitors into their yards, Jack Berry House, and the volunteers who supported the day, without whom the event simply would not have been possible.