impossible to see all of the Racetrack. This presents a particular, additional danger for those intent on coming onto the Racetrack as it may be impossible for them to tell whether the race is underway. For example, if someone was stood on the far side of the grandstand, beyond the winning post, you would not be able to see the start. On 4 June 1913, Emily Davison tragically lost her life at the Derby. She had entered the Racetrack at Tattenham Corner after some horses had already passed. Tattenham Corner is a blind corner, on a camber, and, therefore, of particular danger for those who enter the Racetrack at that point. Unlike other racecourses, it is possible for the public, with no requirement for a ticket, to enter the Hill and other areas to watch the Derby. The Racecourse is notable in this regard and poses a unique set of challenges come the Derby Festival.
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Equine safety is fundamental to everything the Applicant does and to the sport of horse racing. Everyone involved in horse racing loves horses and wants to see them properly looked after. British Racing is one of the world’s best reg ulated animal activities, with more than 6,000 people employed to look after the 15,000 horses in training, providing them with a level of care and a quality of life that is virtually unsurpassed by any other domesticated animal. The Applicant continues to invest in its facilities to make sure that it offers equine participants the best possible experience. This ranges from investments in safe racing surfaces and cushioned horsewalks to state-of-the-art misting fans and washdown areas. Every aspect of care and safety is considered. The racing industry has heavily invested in statistical analysis of falls and fatalities in order that we can understand where the risks are and improve safety. 99.5% of horses that race finish safely. Horse racing is usually only part of the full life of a thoroughbred racehorse. The Applicant supports Retraining of Racehorses (British horserac ing’s official charity for the welfare of former racehorses). There are currently more than 10,000 horses registered with Retraining of Racehorses as active in other equine disciplines outside of racing, including Polo, Showing, Dressage and Eventing, as well as those horses engaged in hacking and exercising. The British Horseracing Authority (the “ BHA ” ) is the Government-recognised body responsible for the independent regulation of horseracing and welfare of participants is an important part of its work. In addition to the BHA, the Applicant works with an
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