Tag: Fundraising
Twenty Four Contestants Head to Heat Stages of the Furlong Factor
Following a bumper crop of entries to find racing’s singing superstars, the final 24 contenders have been selected to progress to the heat stages of Racing Welfare’s Furlong Factor. All those who have made the heats remain in with a chance of winning the £1,500 cash prize and an all-expenses-paid trip to the Qatar Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe, courtesy of Racing Breaks. The victor will also receive a beautiful Furlong Factor trophy, kindly donated by Inkerman London.
3 Days left to get your entries in for Racing Welfare’s singing competition ‘The Furlong Factor’!
As part of our Covid-19 Emergency Appeal, we have come together with Great British Racing (GBR), the Tote, and Sky Sports Racing, in a fundraising initiative to find the industry’s very own pop idol through a brand new singing competition, The Furlong Factor. The competition is free to enter and the winner will walk away with £1,500 in cash and, courtesy of Racing Breaks, an all-expenses-paid trip to the Qatar Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe.
Middleham Open Day Postponed
Racing Welfare has today announced the postponement of this year’s ARC Middleham Open Day, scheduled for Good Friday 10th April. The move has come in light of Government advice issued yesterday regarding ‘non-essential social contact and unnecessary travel’. Racing Welfare’s Chief Executive, Dawn Goodfellow, said:
Northern Stars Shine at Racing Welfare’s Racing Staff Boxing Night
Last night, 7th March, The William Hill Racing Staff Boxing Night saw 22 boxers from the racing communities of Middleham and Malton compete against each other in support of Racing Welfare. Spectators from both of the racing centres turned out in droves to support their local stars, all of whom were fundraising for the charity as part of their involvement in the event.
Christmas Comes Early at Presents Galore
This year’s Presents Galore was a landmark event in many ways. Having been run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support for over 30 years, the three-day Christmas shopping extravaganza was for the first time raising funds for Racing Welfare and Palace House, Newmarket. Organised by Racing Welfare and bolstered by a new event committee, the 2019 renewal of Presents Galore saw more than 4000 shoppers flock to Newmarket’s Rowley Mile racecourse over the course of this weekend (22nd – 24th November).
Peace Prevails scoops Horse of the Year at Epsom Owners and Trainers Awards
The Jim Boyle-trained Peace Prevails was last night named as the Moss Electrical Epsom Horse of the Year at the 21st running of the glittering Owners and Trainers Awards at Epsom Downs racecourse, organised by Racing Welfare. Owned by Epsom Equine Spa Partnerships and Mark Aljoe, the 4yo filly is sitting on a 42% strike rate for the season, notching up three wins from seven runs this year. The win marked a double on the night for Jim Boyle, whose Inside Track Racing Club-owned Hataya took to the award in the four year old and over category – Best Older Horse – sponsored by the Racehorse Owners Association.
Racing Welfare welcomes RaceTech as new corporate partner
Racing Welfare and RaceTech are delighted to have become official corporate partners following a long association of mutual support.
With a long and proud heritage within UK horse racing, RaceTech has supported and worked with the charity on many projects, events and initiatives. Every year, Racing Welfare organises an extensive calendar of fundraising events across the country and RaceTech is ideally placed to proved the technical and broadcast assistance required.
John Bozza, CEO at RaceTech expressed his delight saying,
Experience Christmas shopping in style at Presents Galore
Presents Galore is East Anglia’s most spectacular Christmas fair. Set in the stunning surroundings of Newmarket’s Rowley Mile Racecourse, the three-day Christmas shopping extravaganza offers the perfect start to the festive season. Delivering all of the atmosphere, sights and aromas of Christmas and featuring over 100 boutique stalls, the fair is a treasure trove of unique gifts and experiences just waiting to be found.
Racing fans of all ages enjoy a warm Yorkshire welcome at ARC Malton Open Day
The racing yards of Malton and Norton were flooded with visitors yesterday (15th September), with people taking their chance to visit some of the sport’s most historic training locations and meet the shining stars who reside within them. Amongst the horses on show were John Quinn’s star filly Liberty Beach; Nigel Tinkler’s top performer Kaeso; the Group 3 winning Copper Beach (Tim Easterby), top class chaser Definitely Red (Brian Ellison), and the Richard Fahey trained Sands of Mali, who triumphed in the Group 1 QIPCO British Champions Sprint at Ascot last Autumn.