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Paralyzed Former Jockey Rides for Charity

Former jockey Jacob Pritchard-Webb, paralysed during a fall at Auteuil in June of 2020, will embark on 140-mile hand bike ride to benefit a pair of charities that helped him through his rehabilitation. The three-day ride, which begins July 7, will begin at Cheltenham before concluding at Newmarket.

The 25-year-old hopes to raise £25,000 each for the Injured Jockeys Fund and the Matt Hampson Foundation. As part of his training for the event, Pritchard Webb was joined on a cycle around the Cotswolds Sunday afternoon by Harry Potter star James Phelps, who played Fred Weasley in the movie franchise.

“Like all good things, it came about over a beer! We met each other at Mike Tindall's golf day earlier in the year and we got speaking about Jacob's challenge. I'm a big cyclist myself and it sounded a lot of fun,” said Phelps, who will be.

When asked about Jacob's challenge, which will culminate on Darley July Cup Day at Newmarket July 9th, Phelps added: “I think he's an absolute lunatic personally! It would be a challenge for an able-bodied person on a normal bike, so to do it on a hand-bike is even more impressive.

Pritchard Webb will be joined by a host of star names from the racing world on his charity bike ride, including 20-time champion Jump jockey Sir AP McCoy, and he revealed that Sunday's ride was his final piece of work before undertaking his challenge.

Pritchard Webb added, “Anyone can join us if they want to, it's an open invite. Sean Boyce [a presenter on Sky Racing] is joining us on the second day and it's the more the merrier. If you'd like to join in, feel free to drop me a tweet and I'll let you know the route and you can meet us there.”

To make a donation, visit: https://www.sponsorme.co.uk/jacobwebb/the-cross-countys-cycle-challenge.aspx

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British Racing Launches ‘All In The Race’ Campaign

British racing launches a new campaign–All In The Race-with the goal of improving diversity and inclusivity in the sport. The All In The Race campaign has been led by the Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG).

Highlighting the campaign is a 1-minute video, featuring jockeys, trainers, racing staff and members of racing staff working in yards, racecourse personnel, figures from the racing media and administration of the sport, as well as racegoers and members of Ebony Horse Club.

“With so many other brilliant people, initiatives and organisations across the sport, the Diversity in Racing Steering Group will continue to work to fulfil our vison where British racing is a diverse and inclusive sport in which everyone has the opportunity to achieve their potential and where fans from all communities feel welcome,” said Susanna Gill, Chair of the Diversity in Racing Steering Group.

For more information, click here or email Naomi Howgate at nhowgate@britishhorseracing.com.

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Observations: Easy Pickings for Golden Lyra at Kempton

6.15 Kempton, Novice, £16,000, 3yo, 11f 219y (AWT)

GOLDEN LYRA (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) has been found a golden opportunity for a confidence boost by William Haggas following her second on her seasonal bow in the Listed Abingdon S. last month. Sunderland Holding's homebred, whose dam is an unraced full-sister to Sea The Moon (Ger), should be able to pick off her opponents with ease unless Kirsten Rausing's Ralph Beckett-trained Allemande (GB), a debutante half-sister to the group 1-placed Albaflora (GB) (Muhaarar {GB}) by Sea The Moon himself, is out of the ordinary.

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Irish Training Yards Open to Public

In conjunction with racehorse trainers throughout Ireland, Horse Racing Ireland Ownership will offer racing fans and those interested in racehorse ownership the opportunity to go behind the scenes and experience a working training yard. The trainer open mornings will run nationwide from July to October and are free to attend. So far, 20 trainers from 10 different counties are taking part. The open mornings will include a tour of their chosen yard and its facilities, watch the racehorses on the gallop, meet the team that look after the horses and a Q&A with the trainer in question.

Included among participating trainers are John 'Shark' Hanlon's yard in Bagnelstown on the Carlow/Kilkenny border on Saturday, July 16. John O'Donoghue, Kildare, Tom Gibney, Meath and Noel Kelly, Co. Derry also have dates confirmed. Gordon Elliott, Jessica Harrington, Eric McNamara, Gavin Cromwell, Ross O'Sullivan, Edward O'Grady and Sarah Dawson are among the other trainers taking part with more to be added in the coming weeks. The tours will span July through October.

For a full list of participating trainers and to register for a confirmed date or your interest for an up-and-coming open morning visit www.racehorseownership.ie/openmorning.

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