Head of Capital Projects and Estate Development
Ascot Racecourse is one of the world’s most famous and best-loved racecourses. For more than 300 years the patronage of twelve monarchs has made Ascot truly special and spectators come from far and wide to witness first class Flat and Jumps racing across 26 race days a year. Although founded by a Queen and located on Crown property, the administration of Ascot is handled on behalf of the Crown by a representative appointed by the Monarch. Up until 1901, the racecourse was managed on the Sovereign’s behalf by the Master of the Royal Buckhounds. In 1901, Lord Churchill was appointed as His Majesty’s Representative, responsible for running the course and determining entrance to the Royal Enclosure. The Ascot Authority was established in 1913 by an Act of Parliament, with His Majesty’s Representative becoming Senior Trustee. Today, as Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited, Ascot has a formal board chaired by Johnny Weatherby, Her Majesty’s Representative (Senior Trustee) and Chairman.
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