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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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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 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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