INTRODUCTION
Since it was founded in 1750, The Jockey Club has had the racehorse at its heart. Formed initially by a group of racing enthusiasts to ensure that the rapidly growing sport of horseracing could remain independent and self-governing, for the first 240 years of its history The Jockey Club oversaw racings growth to become an integral part of the fabric of British sporting and national life. In the late 20th and early 21st century, the focus of The Jockey Club changed to transition from its role as racings ruling body to begin its journey to become one of the largest commercial organisations in the sport. Governed by Royal Charter to ensure all profits are reinvested back into racing, The Jockey Club has evolved to become one of the leading racecourse ownership groups globally, among other activities, which include training grounds management, education and breeding. In 2023 the Jockey Club operates 15 racecourses staging 103 of the 292 UK Flat Pattern and Listed Races, 14 of the 36 Group 1s and four of the five Classics. Prize money for 2023 across our 342 fixtures totals nearly £60 million. Many of racings most historic and prestigious prizes are staged at the likes of Epsom Downs, Newmarket’s two racecourses – The Rowley Mile and The July Course – Sandown Park and Haydock Park. Look a little further and you will find courses such as Kempton Park, Nottingham and Carlisle staging competitive Flat racing and providing the starting point for many of Flat racings biggest names. Wherever you choose to run with us, you can be guaranteed a fantastic welcome and an unforgettable owners’ and trainers’ experience, supported by our colleagues at the International
Racing Bureau and Great British Racing International. Our races have an immense international history and we’re always delighted to welcome horses, owners and trainers from other jurisdictions. There have been Japanese winners and Australian placed horses in Newmarket’s July Cup. Newmarket’s Sun Chariot Stakes has been won by a French-trained horse on five occasions in the last fifteen years. The the Jockey Club’s approach to racing is defined by our sustained reinvestment, both into prize money and facilities. This ensures the heritage and history of the crown jewels that we steward are given the best possible platform to survive and thrive for centuries to come. That approach extends further, to our historic training grounds in Newmarket, Epsom and Lambourn and to The National Stud and Racing Welfare, our charity to support racings people. British racing has had as significant influence as any other jurisdiction over the evolution and development of the thoroughbred, and it remains our priority as The Jockey Club to ensure we continue to provide the best possible platform for these magnificent animals to thrive. We hope you will consider the information in the brochure useful, and should you have any further queries please contact a member of our International team via the details provided. Nevin Truesdale Group Chief Executive The Jockey Club
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