International Women’s Day Webinar Recording

March 8, 2024 | Events

To mark International Women’s Day, join us as we celebrate women who are pushing boundaries in their area of the racing industry. This Zoom Webinar will feature…

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New Racing Home podcast episodes released

December 15, 2023 | Racing Home

Racing Home podcast has 2 new episodes out with the latest being some big names, you may well have heard of them both. The first of these…

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BHA announce updated Human Welfare Strategy and Action Plan

December 15, 2023 | In the News

This week the BHA announced its updated Human Welfare Strategy and action plan to make racing a safer, more supportive and more respectful environment for all. Women…

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An unprecedented year for international women’s competitions as new audience figures show growth across major sports

November 3, 2023 | In the News

Latest figures from the Women’s Sport Trust have revealed that major international women’s sporting events have continued to drive record-breaking audience figures with viewers watching for 9…

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Blaithin Murphy appointed General Manager of Wincanton Racecourse

November 1, 2023 | In the News

Blaithin Murphy has been appointed as the new General Manager of Wincanton Racecourse, The Jockey Club has announced today. Murphy, 25, joined The Jockey Club in 2021…

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New WiR membership system now live!

September 27, 2023 | In the News

Women in Racing is delighted to re-launch its membership system using Memberful, with a new website to improve overall user experience. This much-improved system makes it easier…

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New Racing Home podcast episode released

September 27, 2023 | Racing Home

Our latest Racing Home podcast episode, featuring our first guest for Season Two Amy Bannister-Bell – a breeder, backer, producer of horses, instructor, coach and mother to…

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We need you! WiR Committee Members

September 27, 2023 | In the News

Following the end of term for some of our fantastic voluntary committee members, Women in Racing (WiR) is seeking to recruit new people to join our team:…

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Racing Home video launched

Additional funding announced for Phase Two of ‘Racing Home’

September 15, 2023 | Racing Home

Women in Racing, with support from the Racing Foundation and Kindred Group (Unibet), is delighted to announce the receipt of further grants to continue the important work…

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A day in the life… with Stallion Handler Maddy Dunbar

April 2, 2023 | WiR Features

Maddy Dunbar is a Stallion Handler for Godolphin, currently based at Dalham Hall Stud in Newmarket. Find out about Maddy’s role and career journey so far –…

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Trailblazing female trainer honoured in Newmarket on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2023 | In the News

A forgotten racehorse trainer who was the first woman in the UK to be issued with a training licence in 1886 is to have a race at…

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The Grand Women’s Summit returns in 2023

February 12, 2023 | Events

The Grand Women’s Summit returns once again to Aintree Racecourse in 2023, taking place on Ladies Day (Friday 14th April) at the Randox Grand National Festival. First…

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Racing Home video launched

Racing Home needs you!

December 12, 2022 | Racing Home

Complete the work-life balance and caring survey… This survey will identify priorities for the industry and should take 10 minutes maximum to complete. Please complete this survey regardless of…

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Women in Racing launch Racing Home programme to support racing’s working parents

July 12, 2022 | Racing Home

On Wednesday 6 July Women in Racing hosted the Racing Home Launch event with Simply Racing to showcase the research and subsequent programme of work supporting racing’s…

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Women in Racing seeks new committee members!

June 12, 2022 | In the News

Following the end of term for some of our fantastic voluntary committee members, Women in Racing (WiR) is seeking to recruit new people to join our team:…

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Exclusive Oaks Day Box Package for WiR

May 19, 2022 | Events

The Jockey Club is delighted to offer Women in Racing an exclusive offer for Ladies Day at the Cazoo Derby on June 3rd 2022. Find out more…

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‘Racing Home’ goes live: a brand-new online platform for educating and empowering racings employers, employees and self-employed

May 12, 2022 | Uncategorized

‘Racing Home’ goes live: a brand-new online platform for educating and empowering racings employers, employees and self-employed Women in Racing, with support from the Racing Foundation, Kindred…

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The Rose Paterson Community Sportswoman Awards To Be Presented for First Time at the 2022 Aintree Grand Women’s Summit Supported by Pinsent Masons

March 12, 2022 | Events

The Aintree Grand Women’s Summit supported by Pinsent Masons will return at the Randox Grand National Festival in 2022. Set to be held for the seventh time…

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Women in Racing in partnership with The Racing Foundation & Kindred Group – ‘RACING HOME’ PROJECT AWARDED KEY FUNDING

December 20, 2021 | Uncategorized

Women in Racing in partnership with The Racing Foundation & Kindred Group ‘RACING HOME’ PROJECT AWARDED KEY FUNDING Women in Racing are delighted to announce that they…

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New interviews added to the Careering Ahead Interview Series

January 4, 2021 | In the News

Our Careering Ahead Interview Series kick off again with a stellar line up from 14th January; – 14th January, 7-8pm with Claudia McDougall – 3rd Ferbruary, 7-8pm…

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NEW EVENT! Control the narrative – insights into interacting with the media

December 7, 2020 | Events

Wednesday 20th January @2pm – £10 Everyone connected with the sport will have watched racing on television at some point but have you ever wondered what it’s…

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Careering Ahead with Ashleigh Wicheard

December 1, 2020 | WiR Features

Women in Racing are excited to announce our next guest for our ‘Careering Ahead’ interview series, Ashleigh Wicheard. The interview will take place on Wednesday 2nd December 8.00pm…

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Careering Ahead with Anna Kerr

November 17, 2020 | WiR Features

Join us for our next Careering Ahead interview with Anna Kerr, Chief Operating Officer at The National Stud!  Wednesday 18th November- 6.30pm – 7.30pm Please click the…

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