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The RoR Racing to Cricket Day, held Sunday, Sept 3., raised over £45,000 for Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) with Jack Channon's team claiming the victory in the tournament.

A total of eight teams participated in the event, with the final coming down to a battle between Jack Channon's team and Charlie Hills' team. Channon's team has taken part in the Racing to Cricket Tournament since it began in 2017 and finished second twice previously.

“It was a wonderful day and we are so grateful to all those owners, trainers and sponsors who supported it,” David Catlow, RoR Managing Director, said. “The generosity of donors of the auction lots and the guests on the day has been fantastic. Our thanks to everyone for helping to raise funds for the important work RoR does, at a time when such support is much needed.”

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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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