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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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Together For Racing Ireland Hosts Goffs Tour During February Sale

Together For Racing Ireland (TfR Ireland) hosted a group of 30 fifth year LCA students and teaching staff from its three current partner schools: Curragh Post Primary, Kildare Town Community School and St. Paul's Secondary School at Goffs in Kildare on Thursday, Feb. 10. The objective of the Goffs tour was to give students an insight into the Irish bloodstock industry, its position as a world leader and its many rewarding opportunities. Goffs Bloodstock Manager Mary Kilduff led the tour, while insight was provided from the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association CEO Shane O'Dwyer, who also addressed the students regarding the many career opportunities within the area of Irish breeding and racing. The participating students will be invited to apply for the 2022/2023 TfR Ireland LCA Work Skills programme, which will offer Leaving Certificate Applied students an opportunity to gain 20 days of work experience with participating industry organizations during their final year of secondary school. The programme is supported by the Institute of Guidance Counsellors of Ireland.

“It was great to see the students so enthusiastic during the visit,” said Kerry Ryan, who represents the ITBA on the TfR Ireland sub-committee. “For many it was their first time to see a thoroughbred in the flesh. On behalf of TfR Ireland, I would like to thank Goffs and ITBA for hosting and participating in today's visit.”

“Education is one of the core pillars of TfRI, which was set up to support racing globally to contribute to society by improving lives of its people and its communities,” said TfRI Development Director Anna Powell. “We are delighted that young people from three local schools will get to see a sale in action at Goffs. It's a brilliant way to showcase the variety of career opportunities.”

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Hezel, Powell Join Together For Racing International

Rob Hezel, Racing Foundation CEO, and Anna Powell have joined Together for Racing International (TfRI) as Developmental Directors, the organisation announced on Wednesday.

TfRI, which was created following a Newmarket forum funded by Godophin in 2019 and facilitated by Chris Grant, aims to promote education, community engagement, and career opportunities that connect people with the Thoroughbred industry worldwide. At the forum, which welcomed industry participants from USA, Australia, Japan, Ireland, France, Dubai and the UK, the idea was the share, collate and deliver a global plan around three key pillars of activity-education, community engagement and workforce and careers.

Grant, the Deputy Chair of the London 2020 Olympic and Paralympic International Development Programme and past CEO of the UK-wide charity Sported, led the first two days of the forum, with ITV racing presenter Ed Chamberlin at the helm for the final day. Before the forum ended, a pledge was signed, a steering committee set up and the organisation's website was launched within a year.

Chris Grant, who will be stepping down from his role as TfRI Steering Group Chairman, commented, “As a relative newcomer to the industry, I was impressed by the passion and goodwill displayed by the participants at the forum, and very positively struck by the range and quality of great work already being done around the world. I believe that TfRI has a clear vision and strategy and a positive and growing reputation. I am sad to be stepping back but equally delighted at the appointment of Rob and Anna who have the skills and connections to take it to the next level.”

Hezel, who will continue as the Racing Foundation CEO, said, “Without the vision, support and funding from Godolphin to date none of this would have been made possible. It is now important to build on the legacy and to establish a structure, funding and governance model, to allow TfRI to contribute to supporting horseracing nations in meeting their social challenges. TfRI will help to facilitate the sustainability of the sport globally. We have already been able to support Australia with their first forum of this kind being hosted next Thursday, 22 and Friday, 23 April, which is really encouraging to see.”

“I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to work with Rob on this initiative,” the French-based Powell added. “One of our biggest priorities in developing the strategy is to engage and unite racing around the world in dealing with the sports' common social challenges and convince stakeholders of the need to act now to protect the future of our sport.”

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