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Ronan Griffin to Leave Goffs in March

Goffs Bloodstock Director Ronan Griffin will leave the sales company on Mar. 22 after overseeing the end of the 2021 Goffs Land Rover Sale inspections.

Griffin, who joined Goffs in June 2000 as a bloodstock assistant, has spent 20 years with the company. Part of the Board of Goffs Bloodstock Sales, Ltd. since 2008, he was promoted to bloodstock director in 2011. As part of his role, he oversaw veterinary matters, including representing Goffs on the Industry Drugs Task Force, inspection teams and post-sale issues for the sales company.

“Ronan has made a significant contribution to the fortunes of Goffs in his 20 years and we are sad to see him go as he is a popular member of the team and was heavily involved in a wide range of areas of the business,” said Goffs Group Chief Executive Henry Beeby. “We wish him well and have no doubt that he will prove a huge success in any future role he undertakes.”

“Having started with Goffs in 2000 I feel, having had time to reflect under the current circumstances of COVID-19, that this is a good time for me to explore other opportunities and the time is right for me to make the move,” said Griffin.

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Felicity Barnard Named Ascot Commercial Director

Felicity Barnard has been named to the role of Ascot Commercial Director, the racecourse announced on Monday.

Barnard, who will report to Ascot Chief Executive Guy Henderson, will be responsible for devising and implementing commercial strategy for in venue sales and marketing, partnerships, sponsorship, licencing, memberships and new income streams. Ascot Finance Director Ian McGregor is in charge of the racecourse's domestic and international broadcast, media and data rights while a review of how these areas should be developed is underway.

Previously, Barnard spent four years as CEO of Tie Break Tens, where she launched the new short format of tennis internationally. Also during her 15 years in the sports industry, Barnard worked at Arsenal Football Club both in London and Singapore and at West Ham United as their commercial director.

“Felicity brings a wealth of commercial experience to the racecourse, having worked in the UK and internationally in two sports with a similar global reach to racing,” said Henderson. “Felicity will focus on our in venue commercial activities and we are all very much looking forward to welcoming her to the team.”

Added Barnard, “I am thrilled to be joining the team at Ascot at such an important time for the sport. Ascot's position in racing is unparalleled and I am excited to help drive the commercial growth of such a historic and iconic institution.”

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Treo Eile Website Launches

Treo Eile, an Irish non-profit assisting racehorse trainers and owners who wish to rehome and retrain their racehorses after racing, launched their website on Feb. 20. The programme aims to:

connect racehorse owners with retrainers/new owners
support ex-racehorses with a thoroughbred event program
promote the versatility of the ex-racehorse

The Treo Eile website is a matchmaking tool for the ex-racehorse and potential new owner, with retiring racehorses posted to Treo Eile's listings section. Owners may also contact retrainers through the directory. Incentives aimed at ex-racehorses will soon be established at various competitions and events in Ireland to increase Thoroughbred participation. There is also an awareness campaign in the works that will highlight the benefits of owning an ex-racehorse. For more information, please visit www.treoeile.com.

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People’s Choice Award Nominees Announced

The four nominees for the People's Choice Award, celebrating the most compelling moment in horse racing since the 2019 G1 Dubai World Cup, were announced by the Dubai Racing Club on Sunday. Jockey Hollie Doyle, 2020 G1 Prix du Cadran heroine Princess Zoe (Ger) (Jukebox Jury {Ire}), Almond Eye (Jpn) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn})'s second G1 Japan Cup, and Messi's victory in the $1.9-million G1 Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown for Purebred Arabians were all nominated. The People's Choice Awards are part of the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Horse Racing Excellence Awards. Fans will have the opportunity to vote for their pick at www.hhracingawards.com/vote.

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