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Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation Grants One-Time Award To Shelby DeVita

The board of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce some exciting new developments to further expand opportunities for young people in the thoroughbred industry. Due to ongoing Covid travel restrictions, the 2021 Springhouse Farm recipients, Rachel Doran and Ciara Russell, were unfortunately unable to travel from Ireland to Kentucky. However, they will proceed with their placements at Springhouse next year, when hopefully world travel restrictions will have eased.

The board decided to grant an extra scholarship this year for a fourth-year student in the University of Kentucky Equine program. This one time only grant is for a semester's tuition for a student selected by the Foundation in the Equine Science program. The recipient of this grant will be California native Shelby DeVita, a senior majoring in Equine Science and Management at the University of Kentucky. Shelby has worked for Calumet Farm and is currently working as a tech at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. She is Vice President of the UK rodeo team and participates in roping and barrel racing competitions.

In addition, the board will grant another one time only scholarship for the Irish National Stud. Full tuition will be paid for an Irish citizen to attend the world renowned Irish National Stud program in 2022. Gerry Dilger graduated from this program in 1977 and it continues to provide a great educational opportunity for young people. The board will announce the recipient of this scholarship over the coming weeks.

Erin Dilger commented: “We are delighted to offer additional scholarships in memory of Gerry who supported and promoted so many equine industry participants over the years. Thank you to all our donors who make this possible.” The foundation also awards an annual Irish National Stud scholarship in partnership with KEMI. Full details of all scholarship opportunities are available at www.gerrydilgerequine.com”

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Trainer Johnny Farrelly Excluded From British Racing Over Breaches Of Safeguarding Regulations

Following a five-day hearing in front of the National Safeguarding Panel (NSP), trainer Johnny Farrelly was been found in breach of six offences under Regulation 4 and one under Regulation 6 of the British Horseracing Authority Safeguarding Regulations following a referral by the BHA to the National Safeguarding Panel.

Safeguarding measures are in place to protect the health, welfare and human rights of individuals, particularly children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As a result of this finding, Farrelly has been permanently excluded from British racing with the right to review not before a period of seven years has elapsed. The exclusion will commence from Oct. 5, 2021.

The BHA and all parties are bound by the NSP's rules around disclosure. As part of their ruling, the NSP have agreed that the finding of exclusion against the trainer may be publicized, but there can be no further disclosure of the details of the case. Farrelly has the right to appeal the finding.

A former jockey, Farrelly has been training since 2013, according to racingpost.com. He conditioned 130 jumps winners in Britain as well as 19 on the flat.

Regulation Four of the BHA's Safeguarding Regulations reads as follows:

4. PROHIBITED CONDUCT AND THE PROTECTION OF YOUNG PERSONS AND ADULTS AT RISK

4.1 No Person may (i) engage, or attempt or threaten to engage, in conduct that directly or indirectly harms the welfare of one or more Young Persons or Adults at Risk, and/or (ii) pose a risk of harm to one or more Young Persons or Adults at Risk.
NOTE:
(a) 'Harm' is not a narrow concept, and can mean different things in different contexts. Reference should be made to the BHA Safeguarding Policy.
(b) It is not necessary for conduct (or attempted or threatened conduct) to take place in the context of racing activities. For example (and without limitation), in the event that a Person is convicted or cautioned for, or charged with, any offence that concerns harm to one or more young persons or adults at risk (whether or not those young persons or adults at risk participate in racing), that may form the basis of action under these BHA Safeguarding Regulations as a result of that Person posing a risk of harm (regardless of whether or not the
relevant offence, or alleged offence, took place in the context of racing activities).

4.2 No Person may knowingly employ, engage or otherwise instruct any individual who, in undertaking the activities for which they are employed, engaged or instructed, poses a foreseeable risk of harm to Young Persons or Adults at Risk.

British racing's full safeguarding regulations can be found here: https://www.britishhorseracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/BHA-Safeguarding-Regulations-December-2018.pdf

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Churchill Schedules Memorial For Doc Richardson On Oct. 2

A public memorial to celebrate the life of the late Dr. J. David “Doc” Richardson will be held Saturday (Oct. 2) at Churchill Downs.

Richardson, the distinguished Louisville surgeon who was an owner, breeder and widely-respected leader in the horse racing industry, died Sept. 7 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. from complications due to a breakthrough COVID infection. He was 76.

The celebration will take place Saturday from 2-4 p.m. (all times Eastern) in the Starting Gate Suites 4th Floor. Guests should enter Churchill Downs via the Executive Gate, which is located next to the Kentucky Derby Museum near the Barbaro horse statue.

Saturday's sixth race, which is scheduled to run at approximately 3:18 p.m., will be dedicated to “Doc” and the “J. David 'Doc' Richardson Celebration of Life” trophy will be presented to the winning connections.

For additional information, visit: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/louisville/name/james-richardson-obituary?pid=200087583.

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Woodbine Community Mourns Loss Of Trainer Ashlee Brnjas

Woodbine Entertainment and the entire Woodbine racing community is saddened to learn of the passing of Thoroughbred trainer Ashlee Brnjas.

Brnjas' final entry, Hit This Town, won the seventh race on Monday at Fort Erie.

After starting her equine career with hunters and jumpers, Brnjas took the advice of her father, John, and moved over to training Thoroughbreds for his Colebrook Farms. Brnjas made her official training debut in 2007, earned her first of 11 stakes victory in 2009 and conditioned the winners of 317 races and $10.6 million during her career.

Brnjas notably campaigned two-time Grade 1 Northern Dancer Stakes winner Johnny Bear.

Woodbine would like to extend its sincerest condolences to all the family and friends of Ashlee Brnjas.

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