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Month: February 2024
Will Lambe Announced as Managing Director of GVS EQ
Will Lambe, who served as executive director at the end of nearly 20 years with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), was named on Monday as the managing director of GVS Equestrian Consulting Ltd (GVS EQ).
Lambe, who left his role at the BHA in August 2021, was vice chair of the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation and sat on a number of international committees under the auspices of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA). Now based in Australia, he is also one of the founding partners of GVS EQ, which offers specialist consulting services for the global equestrian and gaming sectors.
GVS EQ has also appointed Anna Powell as business development manager, with David Thorpe, Stephen Wallis, Josh Tuthill and Amanda Piggot being added to an expanding network of associates.
Simon Bazalgette, founding chair of the business, said, “GVS EQ is rapidly becoming known as the go-to global specialist in all aspects of horseracing, equestrian sports, betting and gaming.
“Having Will Lambe as managing director and Anna Powell as business development manager marks a key step in ensuring a high quality service for our expanding client base. The addition of David Thorpe, Stephen Wallis, Josh Tuthill and Amanda Piggot further enhances the depth of top level experience we can offer to our international clients.”
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Michael O’Hagan Launches New Business
Michael O'Hagan, the former CEO of Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM), announced on Monday the launch of his own business, MOH Consultancy.
Following a long career in the racing and bloodstock industries spanning various different roles–latterly spending nine and a half years as international advisor and representative to the Dubai-based Al Basti Equiworld–O'Hagan is now embarking on a new venture which will see him offer his experience and expertise to not only the thoroughbred industry worldwide, but also the wider business community.
O'Hagan said, “In the unique positions I have held over the years, I feel that I am fortunate to have accrued the experience required to tackle the constant global challenges facing the racing and other industries.
“I am excited with the launch of MOH Consultancy and look forward to taking on new projects with new people while drawing on past experiences with a solid base of friends, family and established industry professionals.”
O'Hagan started his professional career with stints working in France and America before taking up a position as assistant manager at Coolmore Stud in Ireland. He went on to become CEO of the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (ITBA) and later took on the role which saw him head up ITM.
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Historical Tips and Trends for Betting the 2024 Risen Star Stakes
The Road to the Kentucky Derby heats up this Saturday in the “Big Easy” with the $400,000, Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes, a key prep race for the run for the roses and a local steppingstone to the $1 million Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds on March 23.
