Women in racing, striding for more. The sport’s mission statement for the 2021 International Women’s Day is a powerful message that women within horseracing are constantly pushing boundaries to achieve…
For the final edition of The Going for #GroundsWeek The RCA’s Racecourse Services Manager Holly Cook recalls the popular Turf Management Seminar, a key learning and networking event for all…
Racecourse attendees including jockeys, valets and officials will be offered routine pre-raceday COVID-19 testing as part of a racing industry Pilot, announced today by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). The…
From the Royal Procession to the Gold Cup, Ascot Racecourse’s Chris Stickels and Reon Sanford are tasked with preparing a surface fit for human and equine royalty. Q: How does…
In today’s The Going for #GroundsWeek Haydock Park’s Head Groundsman, Stephen Fyles, discusses the never-ending cycle of track preparation and sources of inspiration for him and his team. Q: What…
Today’s The Going for #GroundsWeek focuses on Hereford Racecourse as Executive Director Rebecca Davies discusses the unique microclimate of Hereford and the Dunkirk spirit of the tight-knit grounds team. Q:…
Epsom Downs is known to many as the home of The Derby & Oaks. To Craig Williamson, it’s the office, along with fellow Jockey Club Racecourse Sandown Park, itself home to some…
For many, 2020 will not be looked back on with any kind of fondness, but Plumpton Racecourse’s new Head Groundsman and Trainee Clerk of the Course Marcus Waters will remember…
This week it’s #GroundsWeek, an initiative launched by the Grounds Management Association (GMA) to celebrate all things ground staff and to encourage new people to enter the industry. To mark #GroundsWeek The…