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Congratulations @yorkracecourse on being crowned our 2024 Showcase Champion Racecourse. Full details of all winners and reaction from a fabulous night in Edinburgh: racecourseassociation.co.uk/york-racecours…

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Throughout #SGWeek24, we're highlighting the human touch to our safer gambling messaging. Marc Williams provided that at @herefordraces, with their staff clearly impacted by the message he delivered through our sessions supported by @Racingwelfare and @BHAHorseracing #ESGW24


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All factual data relating to fatal injury rates in British racing can be found at horsepwr.co.uk and the overall fatal injury rate in Jump racing is 0.42% of runners. #HorsePWR

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The losses of Abuffalosoldier, Bangers And Cash and Napper Tandy at Cheltenham today are a tragedy for all connections and the thoughts of all of us at the BHA are with them. All three were provided with outstanding care and attention throughout their lives by those who cared…


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Thoroughbreds are perfectly adapted to run and jump at speed, but like any athlete it takes time to hone a skill. In this video series, former jockeys Jason Maguire and Lizzie Kelly take us on a horse's journey at a pre-training yard. Watch: horsepwr.co.uk/news/teaching-… #HorsePWR

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We are pleased to announce that following their much-deserved win at the 2024 @RCAShowcase, Community Award champions @YorkshireRacing will be joining us at the third annual Racing Together Industry Day in February. Early-bird tickets available now - racingtogether.co.uk/industry-day/

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We were so happy to attend @TheRCA Showcase Awards last week as sponsors of the racecourse groundstaff award. Congratulations to the winners & entries. It's alway important to highlight the hard work, skill & dedication that goes into creating racecourses 🏇

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The Border Post Prize This week’s blog contains a surprise prize… Find out more at: theborderpost.co.uk

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So proud 😊. Thanks for everyone’s support of @yorkracecourse Huge thanks to @RCAShowcase, @TheRCA & @MusselburghRace - the most amazing day @signetlibrary Thanks to @PJAOfficial, @GBRacing @WhiteGriffinLtd for their invaluable support with our category wins.

Congratulations @yorkracecourse on being crowned our 2024 Showcase Champion Racecourse. Full details of all winners and reaction from a fabulous night in Edinburgh: racecourseassociation.co.uk/york-racecours…

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The title of Showcase Champion is the ultimate accolade a racecourse can win! Congratulations to our winners @yorkracecourse!

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The 2024 RCA Groundstaff Awards Champion Racecourse is @CarlisleRaces! Congratulations to the entire team!

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We're live in the Signet Library for the 2024 RCA Showcase Awards. Follow along tonight as we reveal the Class of 2024 and our Showcase Champion Racecourse!


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Wow! Amazing night, thank you to the @RCAShowcase team for organising an amazing day/night and to all the Yorkshire teams shortlisted and winners. Capping it off with @yorkracecourse as Showcase Champions!


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𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝. Racing and its veterinarians will never stand still in improving welfare standards. Read the latest blog: horsepwr.co.uk/news/how-racin… #HorsePWR | @WelfareBoard

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All at the RCA are saddened to hear the news of Alastair Down’s death. His words across a long & successful career delivered the best of our sport to countless readers, inspiring many new fans and writers. We were delighted to see his name honoured @CheltenhamRaces last week.

Alastair Down, the most celebrated, decorated and cherished racing writer of modern times, has died aged 68

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It’s day two of our special feature on the finalists for the @RCAShowcase Racing Together Community Award 2024 Today it’s the turn of @YorkshireRacing and the bowel cancer screening initiative at racecourses 👇 racingtogether.co.uk/news/rca-racin…

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➡️1.6m racegoers enjoyed a trip to the races this summer. ➡️Decreased number of fixtures brings completed Q3 racedays to 383. ➡️Q3 total attendance drops 5.1%, average attendance increases 0.2%. Full details of Q3's racecourse attendances here: racecourseassociation.co.uk/q3attendance/

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Revealing the new Alastair Down Press Room, in honour of the great man himself


Today is the final day to apply for RCA national media accreditation for 2025. Applications can be made via the online form here: racecourseassociation.wufoo.com/forms/m1facdgh… For more information visit the RCA website here: racecourseassociation.co.uk/contact-us/


The application window for 2025 national media accreditation is now open. The deadline for applications is Friday 11th October. Applications can be made via the online form here: racecourseassociation.wufoo.com/forms/m1facdgh… For more information visit the RCA website here: racecourseassociation.co.uk/contact-us/


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