RoR Racing To Cricket Auction Lots Announced

Retraining of Racehorses Racing to Cricket event will also feature 11 lots set to be auctioned to support the racing charity.

The event is set for Wormsley Cricket Ground as eight racing teams will square off to win the trophy on Sunday, Sept. 3. The live auction will be held at 1:30 p.m. earlier that day, with charity auctioneer Martin Pope signed on. Bids can be made in advance by 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2 by email to rorauction@ror.org.uk.

Among the auction items are stallion nominations in Group 1 sire Aclaim (Ire) and young sire Lope Y Fernandez (Ire); a trip for four people to the renowned Punchestown Festival in May 2024 with a tour of the Irish National Stud and overnight stay at The Club; a two night stay is offered in the luxury B&B Aylworth Manor in the Cotswolds along with tickets and hospitality for two at the November Meeting at Cheltenham on Sunday, Nov. 19; a behind-the-scenes day with former jockey Luke Harvey at a televised race meeting; a week's stay at Southdown Barns, located in the National Trust coastal hills of Devon accommodating up to 12; and Corney & Barrow has offered with the Tack Room a wine tasting event for up to 20 people at the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket.

David Catlow, RoR Managing Director said, “RoR has an important role in leading the development and delivery of an overarching strategy for the aftercare of former racehorses. To date, RoR has made a real difference to the lives of many thousands of former racehorses and funds raised at the RoR Racing to Cricket day will help towards the development of activities which support the charity's vision 'For all former racehorses to enjoy a good life'.

“We are so grateful for the generosity and support of donors, who have given RoR these wonderful auction lots, as well as individuals and businesses who are supporting the day and raising valuable funds for the charity.”

For more information on the charity event and auction, please visit the Retraining of Racehorses website.

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Horse Welfare Board, Hartpury University Launch Census

British Racing's Horse Welfare Board is launching the first ever Thoroughbred census in Great Britain, in collaboration with Hartpury University.

All owners of former racehorses are being asked to submit a completed census through Dec. 31. The census will help build an improved Thoroughbred data bank about former racehorses and the lives they go on to lead.

Helena Flynn, Programme Director, Horse Welfare Board, said: “Improving the traceability of Thoroughbreds after they retire from racing is a fundamental part of the Horse Welfare Board's five-year welfare strategy. The launch of this census is a significant project to help increase the depth, quality, and volume of data about Thoroughbreds at this important stage of their lives.”

Improved data at this stage of a thoroughbred's life can also help the Horse Welfare Board and RoR improve and adapt welfare initiatives, enabling fast and effective contact in the event of an equine disease outbreak.

The census will request information on each horse's equine identification document (passport) number, microchip number, age, current residence, second career, and more to provide a robust view of the 2023 British retired racehorse population.

The six-month census has been launched in partnership with Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), British Racing's official aftercare charity, funded by the Racing Foundation, and is supported by World Horse Welfare and Weatherbys General Stud Book.

To complete the 2023 Thoroughbred Census online, click here before closing Dec. 31.

Full results will be reported during the first quarter of 2024.

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Retraining of Racehorses Hosts Cricket Tournament Fundraiser

The Retraining of Racehorses Racing to Cricket tournament is set for Sunday, Sept. 3 at the Wormsley Cricket Ground on the Getty Estate, near High Wycombe. Teams from the yards of Nicky Henderson, Richard Hannon, Ben Pauling, Jack Channon, as well as the combined Newmarket trainers' team of George Boughey, James Ferguson and Charlie Fellowes will compete to win the RoR Racing to Cricket trophy.

A champagne reception, as well as a buffet lunch and traditional cricket tea in the private marquee, will be offered but tickets for the event are limited in quantity. To book or for more information, visit the RoR website.

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Retraining Of Racehorses Parade To Be Held At Newmarket On Sept. 24

Six retired racehorses will parade in the paddock for the Retraining of Racehorses Parade at Newmarket's Rowley Mile during the Cambridgeshire Meeting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24. Sponsored by Juddmonte, the parade features six different disciplines that Thoroughbreds are retrained for, and which Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) supports through the staging of competitions and classes. The disciplines showcased on Saturday are: dressage, endurance, eventing, polo, show jumping, and showing. 2016 G1 July Cup hero Limato (Ire) (Tagula {Ire}) will be on display in the last-named category.

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