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SCOTT’S SKYDIVE
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LIFETIME IN RACING
AWARDS
THE CLOCK TOWER CUP
CHARITY RACE
PROVIDING HELP FOR THE STUD, STABLE AND SUPPORT STAFF OF BRITISH HORSERACING
WELCOME TO THE AUTUMN EDITION
A Message from Dawn,
our Chief Executive
Well, it’s been a whirlwind of a first three weeks, but a
thoroughly enjoyable whirlwind. I feel so privileged to have
been offered the opportunity to join a great team and to work
for a cause I am absolutely passionate about – the health and
wellbeing of all those people that make our beloved sport
possible. I know that I will be on a very steep learning curve
for many months to come, but the support that I have received
from both staff and trustees to date make it look an exciting
prospect.
WELFARE
Racing Welfare
wins Community
Award
I have already met one or two of our beneficiaries, and plan
to make sure that I meet many more in the coming months. I
have also had the privilege of ‘Walking the Courses’ with the
inspirational Richard Farquhar, from Doncaster to Pontefract
and Thirsk to Catterick (pictured, left). His passion and
commitment to both Racing Welfare and Pancreatic Cancer UK
are truly humbling.
I am lucky to have joined the charity at such an exciting
point in its development, with a number of projects to be
launched which will increase our accessibility to all racing
staff, wherever they are based in the country. I look forward
to meeting you all at some stage in the near future and look
forward to hearing your views of Racing Welfare and our plans
for the future.
Dawn Goodfellow
HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY
of affordable housing was a
major welfare issue for staff.
These findings are reflected
in Racing Welfare’s day to day
work with housing being the
number one presenting issue
across the country.
It has been long-acknowledged that
the lack of good quality affordable
housing is a major concern for
the racing industry. The 2004
Donoghue Report noted that the
lack of available accommodation
for stable staff was a ‘major
problem’ and was a key factor in
attracting and retaining staff. It
concluded that more needed to
be done to increase the supply
of affordable accommodation for
staff.
A subsequent review undertaken
by the BHA in 2013 identified that
housing persists as a key issue for
the industry with 69% of respondents highlighting that the lack
Racing Homes, Racing Welfare’s own housing authority,
has commissioned Cambridge
University’s Centre for Housing and Planning Research
(CCHPR) to conduct a National Housing Needs Survey.
The aim of the research is
to identify the actual levels
of welfare driven housing
requirements currently being
experienced within the racing
industry.
Racing Homes’ Head of Housing, Keith Bovill, explains;
“since the Donoghue Report
in 2004 Racing Welfare has
delivered an additional 36
units of accommodation
for racing staff including
young person’s schemes in
Lambourn, Middleham and
Malton. The results of this
National Housing Needs Sur-
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vey will be of great importance, not only in informing
our own internal housing
strategy, but also serving as
a tool to open up meaningful dialogue in how best to
address this wider racing-industry issue. We want to
encourage as many current
and former racing staff, from
across the country, to participate in completing the online
survey”.
The majority of the funding
for this research project is
being provided by The Racing
Foundation.
To complete the survey visit
http://bit.ly/RWHSurvey
or visit your local Racing
Welfare office. Alternatively
you can scan the QR code
below with your smartphone
for direct access.
Racing Welfare was the winner of the
Contribution to the Community Award
at the Newmarket and District Chamber
of Commerce Business Awards held at
the Granary Barns in Woodditton. The
award for Contribution to the Community
was presented to a cross-section of the
Charity’s head-office team by John Stirrat,
representing category sponsor Hardcastle
Burton.
The entry for the award was made in order
to celebrate the work of Racing Welfare
and acknowledge the efforts of everyone
involved with the charity whilst also
raising its profile amongst the Newmarket
business community. The unanimously
positive support received from the judging
panel has meant these goals were achieved
and surpassed.
The Judging Panel described Racing
Welfare as “having a remarkable impact
on the lives of those in acute need.
Inspirational and transformative, the
charity deserved the award for their
sustained efforts since its inception in
2000.” The Judges were also impressed by
their “continued dedication to fundraising
activities, their engagement with the
wider racing world and their forward
thinking”. The Judges concluded that
“Racing Welfare was innovative, but above
all effective and resilient.”
The team at Racing Welfare are delighted
and honoured to receive this award.
www.racingwelfare.co.uk
Scott’s Skydive
Stable and Stud Staff Golf
Championships
On Wednesday 22nd July, Scott Houghton and Terri
O’Rourke undertook a fantastic fundraising challenge by
skydiving at the North London Parachute Centre.
Scott has received help from
Racing Welfare in the past
and was keen to be able
to give back to the charity.
Despite having a fear of
heights, Scott and Terri took
to the skies and successfully
completed the jump.
Scott explained why he
was so keen to raise money
and awareness for Racing
Welfare:
“My story starts five
years ago when life got
really tough. A long-term
relationship broke down
and I struggled to cope.
I had bailiffs knocking at
the door every day and I
received an eviction letter
to get out of my flat because
of my dog. I used drugs to
forget my worries, lost my
wages gambling, suffered
depression and lost my job.
This was game over.
the final nail in the coffin
and I reached for the vodka
and the sleeping pills. I woke
up in hospital with a few
friends and family around
me, feeling in utter despair.
When I got home the next
day I found myself sitting
outside Racing Welfare
crying like a baby I felt so
very alone. They sat me
down and we talked for
four hours. They provided
immediate care, making sure
I had credit on my phone for
emergencies, and making
sure that I had money so we
could eat, but it was the
aftercare that made the real
difference. They helped me
The first three dates of this four-round golfing
championship have taken place. Once again
organised by Robert McKellar of Cheveley Park Stud,
the series provides a great opportunity for the
golfing enthusiasts of the racing community to get
together for a fun and competitive day.
Scott & Terri with Harley the
Staffie
sort out my debts by ringing
the creditors and setting up
a repayment plan, and they
arranged for me to see a
doctor and receive one to one
counselling. They got in touch
with the council and helped
me find new accommodation.
They still look out for me now.
I’m not a bad person, I just
took the wrong path at times
and I still suffer with depression, but Racing Welfare
have helped me to learn how
to deal with my problems.
Without their support I would
not be here now and I want to
make sure that others know
that there is help available if
they need it.”
Scott & Terri ready to skydive
Thank you to Scott from all at
Racing Welfare.
Farewell to Sarah Hopkins
It is with great sadness that we say farewell to Sarah Hopkins
who has left Racing Welfare after a fun filled eight years.
Claire (left) and Lucy
(right) from European
Bloodstock News presented Racing Welfare’s Chairman, Joey
Newton, with a cheque
for a fantastic £2,505.
This was raised through
the sale of advertising
space; a great initiative
and an impressive total
too. Thanks to all who
supported.
The final date of the series will be at Kilworth
Springs near Leicester on 14th September. If you
would like to get involved with playing in future
dates of the stable and stud staff golf championships
visit www.racingwelfare.co.uk/getting-involved
Scott was also raising money
for Little Angels Staffie
Rescue.
To just forget everything I
went on a seven day drug
binge, finally waking up and
realising that I had no money
to buy dog food. This was
Sarah was based
in Lambourn,
where her warmth,
professionalism,
knowledge and
expertise positively
impacted on all those
she came into contact
with. Sarah’s genuine
compassion for those
she worked with and
sense of humour
will be truly missed
by beneficiaries,
volunteers, trustees,
colleagues and
supporters as she
always strived to
make a difference
in everything she
did. Among many
The overall winner of the Silvermere round was
Peter McCulloch, the overall winner at Newmarket
was Joe Rennicks and the overall winner at
Waterstock was Dale
Clements. Each round
also features prizes
for best female player.
longest drive and nearestthe-pin. Trophies were
generously provided for the
Newmarket date by Lordship Stud.
other achievements
over the years, Sarah
will be particularly
remembered for
starting the annual
Race Night in
Lambourn which was
and still is a huge
success.
More recently Sarah
had taken on the
senior role of Deputy
Head of Welfare and
alongside our Head
of Welfare has been
instrumental in establishing the launch of
digital and online support services for our
beneficiaries which
will be launched later
Our Summer Cycling &
Running Fundraisers
Racing Welfare has been lucky to benefit from the hard work and
enthusiasm of a band of keen runners and cyclists who have been
taking to the roads of London to raise money for Racing Welfare.
this year.
We will all miss her
terribly but we are
saying farewell not
goodbye and wish her
the very best. Sarah
will be keeping in
touch with Racing
Welfare and we hope
to see her again soon.
Thank You EBN
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The London Nightrider
took place on 6th
June - a 100km moonlit
ride around London’s
biggest landmarks.
The team of seven
cyclists were Tim
Partridge, Steve Finch,
Jay Bergonzi, James
Oldring, Andrew
Jordan, Myles Stacey
and Charles Howard;
all of whom completed
the midnight
marathon. Thanks
must go to Elemental
Bikes in Newmarket
who provided some
on-course nutrition for
the riders.
The next challenge
was the British London
10K run. For this,
Racing Welfare fielded
a team of 6 runners:
David Attwood, Simon
Bailey, Sam Butler
Spelzini, Liam Johnson,
Chloe Stocks and Jade
Walters. David and Sam
are pictured (right)
in their outfits for the
run (Gerald the Horse,
Huntingdon Racecourse
mascot and Wot the
Duck, Nottingham
Racecourse mascot)
with Chloe Stocks in
the centre.
Simon Bailey, Racing
Chaplain to the
Horseracing Industry,
described the run as
being very enjoyable;
he would have
recorded a faster time
but he spent the whole
way high-fiving people!
The third challenge,
Ride London, a 100mile cycle ride from
London to Surrey
and back took place
on 2nd August. The
team of five cyclists
were James Oldring
(who also took part in
Nightrider), Gordon
Markham, Steve
Gibson, Nick Holman
and Simon Harrison.
Over the course of the
three events our challengers raised funds of
over £8,000 - a superb
result. Thank you to
all who took part or
donated.
If you are interested
in taking part in a
challenge for RW visit
www.racingwelfare.
co.uk/Getting-Involved
www.racingwelfare.co.uk
Retired Malton Staff enjoy outings to
Beverley Racecourse and Jack Berry
House
Racing Welfare schedule a
series of outings and daytrips
across the regions every year
for retired racing staff to
attend.
These trips give people the
opportunity not only to
experience a day out but also
meet up with friends, old and
new. These social occasions
ensure that the racing
community stays together in
retirement and helps ensure
people do not feel isolated.
Fourteen retired racing staff
from the Malton & Yorkshire
area enjoyed a trip to
Beverley Racecourse on 14th
July.
The weather was perfect at
the meeting resulting in a
large turnout of racegoers.
Entry for the day was made
possible by a generous supply
of complimentary badges
from Sally Iggulden, CEO of
Beverley Racecourse.
Prior to setting out for the
day the trip attendees had
a ‘whip round’ and raised
£60. They presented that
and some chocolates to Sally
as a thank you. Beverley
Sally Iggulden (left) from Beverley Racecourse with Jim MacDonald and
Dave Sherry who presented her with thank you chocolates.ents.
Racecourse raise money for a
local charity for the blind and
impaired; Sally will donate
the £60 to that cause.
Some of our trip-goers had
wins and some certainly
didn’t. However this didn’t
dampen their appetites when
stopping for a fish and chip
supper on the return journey.
On 5th August the retired
stud and stable staff from the
Malton area made a special
visit to the newly opened
Injured Jockey’s Fund Jack
Berry House.
A tour of the building was
taken followed by coffee and
cakes provided by Jack Berry
House and Racing Welfare.
Huge thanks must go to
Gail Turner, Racing Welfare
volunteer, who helped
organise the morning along
with Sarah Monkman, Maltonbased RW Welfare worker.
Visitors to Jack Berry House
enjoying their tour.
A LIFETIME IN RACING
Richard Lingwood
He was the recipient of the Lifetime in Racing
award which was given after the 3.30pm race.
Yorkshire saw the arrival of Richard in 1961
when he started work with Maj J Hudson where
he travelled around the Northern show jumping
circuit and hunted. It was in the early 70s when
Maj Hudson bought a stallion called Count
Albany and this is when Norton Grove Stud
was born. Richard, his wife Maggie and family
have operated the stud since 1995 when they
inherited Maj Hudson’s share after his sudden
death.
The business has been lucky enough to stand
good stallions including Derby winner Morston, St
Leger Group 1 winner Bollin Eric, Winter Derby
winner Gentleman’s Deal, Presidium , Timeless
Times winner of 1995 TBA Leading British-based
Mick Leaman| Feedman to
Clive Brittain
Michael [Mick] Leaman was presented with
a Lifetime in Racing award at Newmarket
Racecourse on Friday 7th August 2015 by
Bruce Raymond, Racing Manager for Rabbah
Bloodstock.
Mick started working in racing in 1948 and
has worked for Clive Brittain since 1972. At
the age of 81 Mick is still dedicated to his job
as feedman at Carlburg Stables. Mick’s love
of horses started through his Grandfather,
who kept two shire horses to work on the
farm. In 1948 he started his career in racing
as an apprentice, weighing just 4st 7lbs, to
Sir Noel Murless in Beckhampton. It was here
that he met life-long friend and long-time
employer Clive Brittain.
Mick moved with Sir Noel Murless to Warren
Place in Newmarket in 1951 but National
Service beckoned and he was posted to
Germany a few years later. During this time
his skills, learnt in the stable lad’s boxing
competitions, served him well in the army
tournaments, even if he was always giving a
stone away. Upon leaving the army Mick met
his future wife, Gill, who was keen to stay
in the West Country. Mick therefore spent 16
years working for Clarks’ shoe factory.
However the call of racing proved too
strong. When Clive Brittain took his trainer’s
licence out in 1972, the Leamans moved
to Newmarket and the team from Sir Noel
Murless’s were reunited. Mick has worked
for Clive ever since and has been an integral
part of the careers of many top racehorses
including 1978 St Leger winner Julio Mariner,
1992 English Oaks, Irish Oaks and St Leger
winner User Friendly and 1985 Guineas and
Derby placed Supreme Leader.
His career has taken him to Japan, Dubai
and all over Europe, he only retired from
riding out at 72 and he is still on the yard
working as feedman every day at the age
of 81. Brittain describes Mick as “the most
reliable man I have ever known” and said
that “nobody could look after a horse better
than Mick does”.
Mr Richard Lingwood was honoured
for his dedication to working in the
Racing Industry in a presentation at
Pontefract Racecourse.
Richard was born in Norfolk in 1944 and at the
tender age of 9 years old for his birthday was
dragged down to his local riding school by his
cousin Tina. He then progressed from there to
his first job working for an international show
jumper at Rutland.
A LIFETIME IN RACING
Mick’s family came to support him and
celebrate on the evening; his son Steve
helped him judge the Best Turned Out award.
Steve also served his apprenticeship for Clive
Brittain and is still employed within the
racing industry too. Best Turned Out went to
the eventual winner of the race, Montserrat.
First-Season sire award and is now standing
Monsieur Bond and Milk It Mick. The stud
has also had a good share of their own
brood mares, the most memorable being
Aurigny who won and placed in listed
races and who was second in the Group
2 Prix D’Robert Papin, beaten by a nose!
On average Richard foals 60 plus mares a
season with the help of his wife, daughters
Tina, Jessica, Laura and son-in-law Tim.
Their record for most foals in a season is an
impressive 89.
Richard is a dedicated football fan of the
Canaries, Norwich City, having spent time at
Carrow Road with his Dad as a young lad.
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Mick (centre) with his Lifetime in Racing Award
and his family who came to celebrate his
acheivements.
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RACING WELFARE
The Clock Tower Cup
Stable Staff Charity Race
Part of the Doncaster Charity
Raceday which raised over £35,000
The Racing Welfare Charity Raceday held at Doncaster Racecourse on
26th June raised over £35,000 for the Charity. The day featured the
inaugural running of The Clock Tower Cup, a charity race for Stable
Staff, as well as an Auction, Silent Auction and Raffle.
The charity race, sponsored by Socialites, proved to be a very competitive
affair. Kevin Locking, riding for Scott Dixon was the eventual winner.
Having been very quickly away at the start, the horse, Cadeaux Pearl held
on gamely to land the race. The chasing pack comprised Quadriga, ridden
by Julie Heneghan for Philip Kirby, fast-finishing Scrutiny, ridden by Kirsty
Parker for David O’Meara and Thatcherite ridden by Jack Jordan for Tony
Coyle.
The riders were all mounted on horses in training from the yard at which
they were employed and none of the riders had ever ridden as professional
or apprentice jockeys. The winner, Kevin Locking, was the most
experienced in the field having previously ridden a winner aboard Pisceno,
for Scott Dixon, as an amateur. Jack Jordan’s experience from the point
to point field also showed in his hard-driving finish aboard Thatcherite.
However, it was the brewing excitement and later elation of those riding in
public for the first time that gave the event such a fantastic atmosphere.
Julie Heneghan, who has worked in racing for 15 years, summed up the
experience: “For the first time, going to the weighing room, not to hand
the colour bag in but to put the colours on, to walk out in those colours,
to see my horse walking round the parade waiting for me to get that leg
up and the anticipation of what’s going to unfold in the next few minutesthis was my time to do what I’ve always wanted to do, and it was the best
thing I’ve ever done!”
The winner of the sponsorship prize from White Rose Saddlery was Steph
Blackett who rode New Rich for the Eve Johnson Houghton yard; she raised
over £1,600 - an incredible total. Ryan Moore was on hand to present the
placed riders with their prizes - Kirsty Parker went home with a Pro-Cush
Whip from T Frosts Saddlery, Julie Heneghan was the lucky winner of a
pair of Fairfax and Favor leisure boots and Kevin Locking took home the
trophy and a leather exercise saddle from Tony Woodley of Custom Leather
Saddles.
The riders raised a fantastic total of over £6,500. Congratulations
to everyone who took part; both for their fundraising efforts and for
their excellent display of horsemanship. A large thank you must also go
to owners and trainers for their support of the race and to all of the
attendees, sponsors and organising committee of the race day.
Kevin Locking aboard Cadeaux Pearl in the foreground with Jack Jordan and
Thatcherite trying to challenge. (Photo credit | Tony Knapton)
Walking the Courses | #Walkon
Richard Farquhar’s
incredible fundraising
mission has nearly
reached the half-way
point with 1,175 miles
completed and 1,825
still to walk.
The walk has received
fantastic reception from
the racing community
with huge numbers of
trainers, jockeys, owners
and racegoers joining in
with the challenge.
To find out how you can
get involved or to make
a donation towards the
£1.4 million target visit
www.walkingthecourses.
com
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L-R: Nancy Ashcroft, Steph Blackett, Kevin Locking, Kirsty Parker, Julie Heneghan,
Amanda Soar, Dushyant Dooyea, Lewis Edmunds, Kelly Adams, Jack Jordan, Jemmer
Fowler. (Photo credit | Tony Knapton)
Bett McNeil does it again!
Bett McNeil organised another
extremely successful fundraising
bowling night in aid of Racing
Welfare.The event was held at
Castlehill Bowling Club in Carluke,
Scotland.
the charity day. Congratulations
must go to the winning team of
Chloe Mutumha, Graeme Anderson
and Jake Davies.
Bett McNeil (pictured, right) is
RW’s most active and enthusiastic
volunteer in Scotland and has held
this event for several years. The 2015
event was a runaway success with
£900 being raised for the charity with
a bowls competition, raffle, open
kitchen and evening dancing.
Thank you to Bett for organising, and
thank you to everyone who attended
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