Now in its third year, the Betfair Clock Tower Cup at Doncaster Racecourse on the 7th July, is the pinnacle of Racing Staff Week, celebrating the role of racing staff, which runs from Saturday 1st July to Saturday 8th July.
The race will see 12 members of stable staff line up in a 7 furlong charity race. In recognition of their hard work and dedication, the riders will have been nominated to ride in the race by the trainers they work for. Normally the staff would be leading up a runner at Doncaster but on the 7th July they will don racing silks and experience the thrill of riding in a race.
Over 200 guests at the Racing Welfare Charity Lunch will cheer on the Clock Tower Cup riders and enjoy a great afternoon’s racing. The lunch will raise funds for Racing Welfare, the charity that supports racing’s workforce. It will feature a Champagne reception sponsored by Pommery, guest tipsters providing all the winners, and an excellent three-course meal with wine. A lively auction will include some amazing lots which will also be available to bid for online from Friday 31st June until Thursday 6th July: www.racingwelfare-auction.co.uk.
Racing Staff Week is an initiative developed by Racing Welfare, the charity which supports Racing’s Workforce, and sees the racing industry united to inform and engage horseracing followers and supporters about the passion, skill and dedication required to work with racehorses. For more information about Racing Staff Week and the activities taking place across Britain during the week please visit www.racingstaffweek.com.