LGBT+ Awareness Offered in British Racing

The Diversity in Racing Steering Group’s (DiRSG) dedicated LGBT+ sub-group launched a new e-learning module to improve LGBT+ awareness and inclusion within British racing. The module has been included in the mandatory licensing courses at the British Racing School and National Horseracing College. The module, available for free via Racing2Learn, is accessible to anyone involved in the industry.

The LGBT+ dedicated sub-group was developed following research which indicated many individuals who identified as a sexual minority did not feel comfortable ‘coming out’ at work, despite largely positive attitudes towards sexual minority individuals throughout the sport. The group aims to influence social change and promote a diverse and fully inclusive industry.

Scheduled for later in the year, the LGBT+ network will offer a program designed for role models and allies to share their experiences and collaborate to support anyone in British racing who identifies as LGBT+.

Comprised of members from across the racing industry, the initiative will offer updates via @RacingWithPride on Twitter.

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Arqana Summer Sale Catalogue Online

The catalogue for Arqana’s Summer Sale, which has drawn 252 2-year-olds, fillies and mares and horses in training on July 20, is online. The dual purposes sale was given a timely advertisement at Royal Ascot when Santiago (Ire) (Authorized {Ire}) won the G2 Queen’s Vase S., his dam having been purchased carrying him at the Summer Sale for €275,000 in 2016.

As per usual Wertheimer et Frere brings a coveted collection to Deauville, and its draft includes Humble (GB) (Cacique {Ire}) (lot 74), a 3-year-old filly from the family of Goldikova (Ire) (Anabaa); and Igo (Fr) (Lawman {Fr}) (lot 32), a 3-year-old filly out of a half-sister to Group 1 winner Polydream (Ire) (Oasis Dream {GB}).

The catalogue includes a selection of horses in training rated 90-plus. The 2-year-olds catalogued include a Showcasing (GB) colt who descends from the Group 1-winning mare Pharaoh’s Delight (lot 6) and a Siyouni (Fr) colt (lot 22) with a handful of stakes winners under the second dam.

Fifteen slots have been reserved for wildcards.

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Roger Attfield: Looking to the Future

Trainer Roger Attfield made a lasting impression when he spoke during his induction into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame at Saratoga Springs, N.Y. in 2012. He used the occasion to make a heartfelt plea in behalf of the sport that means everything to him. “The best horse should be able to win,” he told those in attendance. “We’ve got to clean up some of the stuff going on out there and get rid of the rubbish. You only need two or three bad apples to spoil the basket.”

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Night Of Thunder Colt Tops Craven

A colt by Night Of Thunder (Ire) from Johnny Collins’s Brown Island Stable topped Thursday’s Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Up Sale when bought by Tom Biggs of Blandford Bloodstock for 575,000gns. The colt, whose sire’s fortunes have only continued to improve since he was bought for £72,000 as a yearling, proved a smart pinhook.

Action at Park Paddocks has now moved on to the Tattersalls Ascot Breeze-Up Sale. A full report will follow.

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