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The Jockey Club has confirmed the appointment of former Ladbrokes Coral plc boss Jim Mullen as the new Chief Executive of the heritage management group overseeing UK racetracks, clubs, and estates. From 1 June, Mullen will commence his tenure as Chief Executive of The Jockey Club, succeeding Charlie Boss, who has been serving as Interim CEO. The appointment marks the …

Oddschecker has unveiled a collaboration with The Jockey Club to become the racecourse owner’s  official betting technology partner.  Under this role, the FairPlay Sports Media (FPSM) brand will provide odds, betting journeys and exclusive offers across The Jockey Club’s digital platforms. This includes the organisation’s new mobile app and web pages.  Richard Gale, FPSM Chief Revenue Officer, commented: “The Jockey …

The deal sees the operator continuing its role as title sponsor for a series of races across several top UK courses. Dominic Vye, Marketing Director of Virgin Bet, commented: “As a brand deeply rooted in the passion for British horse racing, we are thrilled to extend our partnership with The Jockey Club. “This ongoing collaboration allows us to continue supporting …

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have become the latest patrons of The Jockey Club.  Both Their Majesties follow the footstep of The late Queen Elizabeth II, who continued her patronship of The Jockey Club from 1954 until her death in September 2022.   The King has established himself as an avid fan of equestrian sports, having been an amateur jockey …

A public petition has been launched by British racing stakeholders to ‘stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks‘. The petition, which has currently amassed over 40,000 signatures, was initiated by Nevin Truesdale, Chief Executive of The Jockey Club – the UK’s largest racecourse operator. Led by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), racing stakeholders have openly stated their opposition to …

DCMS Gambling Minister, Stuart Andrew, has stated that the government has heard UK racing’s call to improve funding of the heritage sport.  The statement was made at the ‘Parade Ring Reception’ hosted by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) at the House of Commons on 5 September. The event showcased to MPs the importance of horseracing to the UK’s economy, safeguarding …

ITV is to now exclusively broadcast free-to-air coverage of UK horse racing until the end of 2026.  The three-year deal will see over 100 days of live content shown across ITV1 and ITV4 every year – all simulcast on ITVX – along with morning racing programme, The Opening Show.  Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport, commented: “This deal will take …

Cube Partnership has become the official global ecommerce and retail partner of The Jockey Club. The announcement is made as part of the unveiling of a new ecommerce store, incorporating a number of merchandise collections for The Jockey Club and its major festivals in 2023. Olaf Gueldner, The Jockey Club’s Chief Marketing Officer, stated: “We’re excited to be partnering with …

Stewart Mitchell has been named as the latest member of The Jockey Club’s senior management team, joining as Managing Director of Group Property. His new remit will revolve around management of the Jockey Club’s real estate across 15 racecourses, including Cheltenham, Epsom, and Grand National host venue Aintree, as well as The National Stud. Reporting to Chief Executive Nevin Truesdale …

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has secured a commitment from UK racing’s nine leading organisations to support and strengthen its Diversity and Inclusion Programme.  Leading racetrack operators Arena Racing Company and The Jockey Club have pledged their support to expand UK racing’s D&I programme that is stewarded by The Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG). The programme will be further …