VIEWING OF EQUINE ART HOSTED BY RACING WELFARE ATTENDED BY THE CHARITY’S PRESIDENT, HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS ROYAL

A viewing of exquisite equine sculptures, hosted by Racing Welfare in partnership with the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), was held on the evening of Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, at the prestigious Sladmore Gallery in St James’s, London. The event was attended by Racing Welfare’s President, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, along with a gathering of racehorse owners, ROA representatives, and Racing Welfare Trustees.

Guests were treated to an intimate and immersive experience, surrounded by stunning sculptures from 16 renowned artists. Among the highlights of the exhibition was Frankel Racing (2015), a bronze by internationally acclaimed wildlife sculptor Mark Coreth. Coreth is best known in racing circles for his life-size Frankel sculpture unveiled by The Queen at Royal Ascot in 2015. Additionally, four sculptures by leading artist Nic Fiddian Green were displayed, including Copenhagen (2018), which was a special gift from the Ascot Racecourse Authority to King Charles III.

The evening crucially also provided a platform to highlight the vital work of Racing Welfare, the leading charity dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of people who work within the racing industry. During the event, Nick Bannister, Chairman of Racing Welfare, delivered a heartfelt speech, offering insight into the charity’s ongoing initiatives and the impact of its support for those in need.

Dawn Goodfellow, Racing Welfare Chief Executive, said following the event: “We were delighted to have Her Royal Highness in attendance, and would like to send our express thanks for the dedication shown by The Princess Royal, in the role of Racing Welfare President.

“We’d like to thank the ROA and its members for working with us and attending the event, and we look forward to building on the great work we have already achieved together. We’d also like to thank Sladmore, internationally renowned experts in sculpture, who provided the perfect backdrop for the event and we were delighted to be able to enjoy the work of so many celebrated artists in such an exclusive environment.

“We hope that all our guests enjoyed the evening and were able to understand more about the vital work that Racing Welfare does in supporting all of racing’s people. The charity needs continued fundraising support from organisations and individuals, to ensure we can continue to support the workforce of British horseracing when they need it most.”

The event was a fitting celebration of both artistic talent and the essential work of Racing Welfare in providing care and support for those who have dedicated their lives to the sport of racing.

For more information on Racing Welfare or to make a donation, please visit www.racingwelfare.co.uk