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April 16, 2025 | Events

The highly anticipated Women in Racing Summit is set to take place at York Racecourse on Wednesday, 14th May. The event, focused on balancing career ambition, personal…

April 16, 2025 | In the News

Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting all those working and retired from the British horseracing and breeding industry. We are seeking a Beneficiary Representative to sit…

April 7, 2025 | In the News

The Racing Foundation is seeking a new Trustee to join its Board from July 1, 2025. To date, the Foundation has given nearly £40million of grants to…

March 25, 2025 | Events

Earlybird tickets are now live! The Women in Racing Summit will take place at York Racecourse on Tattersalls Musidora Stakes Day, Wednesday 14th May, during the Dante…

February 17, 2025 | Racing Home

When betting and racing come together in a constructive way, there is the potential to create a real force for social good. Nowhere has this been better…

February 11, 2025 | Racing Home

In the latest episode of Julia Visits, Chair of the Racing Foundation Julia Budd learns more about Racing Home and its Post-Pregnancy Rehabilitation and Support Programme. With…

January 27, 2025 | WiR Features

2025 is the first time a joint training licence has been granted to a mother and daughter. Julia Feilden trained under her maiden name for over 20…

January 20, 2025 | In the News

January marks National Mentoring Month, a time to celebrate the transformative power of mentoring and its role in shaping successful careers and lives. For many women, mentoring…

November 30, 2024 | WiR Features

November is Prematurity Awareness Month, a global movement to raise awareness of premature birth and the impact it can have on families. We’d like to thank this…

November 20, 2024 | In the News

Nottingham Racecourse will host Racing Together Industry Day on 6th February 2025. This key event brings together a range of leaders and active practitioners working across community…

November 19, 2024 | Racing Home

Women in Racing is delighted to announce an extended funding partnership with the Racing Foundation to deliver its Racing Home programme throughout 2025. Racing Home exists to…

November 3, 2024 | WiR Features

This week is Fertility Awareness Week and this year’s initiative highlights the mental health and wellbeing implications of fertility issues. We’d like to thank this member for…

October 23, 2024 | Events

October 17, 2024 | Bursary News

WiR is pleased to announce its updated Bursary Programme. The bursary aims to champion women’s advancement in the workplace, supporting the further development and professional growth of…

October 17, 2024 | Racing Home

On Wednesday 16th October, FDJ United (formerly Kindred Group) welcomed WiR to their Wimbledon UK head office to share Racing Home updates among staff and the WomenKind…

October 15, 2024 | WiR Features

My name is Ariana Sienkiewicz, and I had the pleasure of attending the Racing Foundation’s conference on October 2nd at Ascot Racecourse. It was an incredibly insightful…

October 15, 2024 | Events

Join us at 12.30pm on Wednesday 23rd October for our Annual General Meeting. Hear latest updates and key information from the Women in Racing committee, and look ahead…

October 8, 2024 | In the News

Women in Racing (WiR) is delighted to announce that Baroness Dido Harding, Senior Steward of The Jockey Club, has joined its flagship mentoring programme. As an amateur…

September 9, 2024 | In the News

Three mixed-gender sports, horse racing, sailing and motor racing, are delighted to announce the launch of Racing Forward, a new collaborative research group that will focus on…

September 5, 2024 | WiR Features

Here we chart the progress of women in racing over time. You can find out more at our AGM in October 2024 – click here for details….

September 1, 2024 | Events

On 9th August, more than 40 members and guests of WiR had the incredible opportunity to spend half a day at Dalham Hall Stud in Newmarket, the…

August 1, 2024 | In the News

Lizzie Jelfs, an Australia-based TV presenter who specialises in horseracing, was victorious in the 2024 Markel Magnolia Cup. British-born Jelfs, who has been riding out for Newmarket…

July 29, 2024 | Events

Join us for this fantastic opportunity to network with other WiR members and supporters in the beautiful surroundings of Dalham Hall Stud. We are thrilled to be…

July 10, 2024 | In the News

We are delighted to announce that Women in Racing membership is now free for Arena Racing Company employees, thanks to a new corporate partnership agreement. As members…

June 26, 2024 | WiR Features

My name is Annie Frederick, founder of The Athletes House, a sports management and marketing agency dedicated to transforming neurodiversity in the industry. A little over a…

June 26, 2024 | Events

The Racing Foundation is generously offering five WiR members a chance to attend the Racing Foundation Conference as a complimentary guest to take advantage of the packed…

June 15, 2024 | In the News

This inspiring documentary showcases four female riders who have paved the way to success in British Flat racing. Produced by Film Nova and Ellie Kelly in association…

May 15, 2024 | WiR Features

Enter the England Lionesses to Wembley Stadium, facing Brazil in the Women’s Finalissima fresh from winning the Football European Championships months earlier. The Lionesses strode out with…

April 29, 2024 | In the News, Racing Home

Women in Racing is delighted to announce receipt of further funding from the Racing Foundation for the pioneering ‘Racing Home’ Project. This funding will enable the project…

April 10, 2024 | WiR Features

Find out more about the WiR committee – the voluntary team who runs programmes and events designed to support women working across British horseracing. Emma Sayer –…

April 9, 2024 | In the News, WiR Features

Jane Green FRAS shares an uplifting and fascinating insight into her career journey, judging responsibilities and taking on a prestigious role at this year’s Epsom Derby meeting….

March 27, 2024 | In the News

All racing staff, including people from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds working in British racing are being invited to share their views and experiences of the industry…

March 22, 2024 | In the News, WiR Features

Our second Member Story as part of Endometriosis Action Month shows the power of awareness and communication in diagnosing the condition. Read on to understand how stage…

March 21, 2024 | In the News, WiR Features

March is Endometriosis Action Month – find out more below and how you can support friends and colleagues. Read our Member story for an honest insight into…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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 –…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…