Starting at this week’s Dante Festival, Remy will appear at fixtures throughout the 2024 season along with New Beginnings, the charitable aftercare partner to the track. They’ll be based in an enclosure just beyond the winning post and will continue to carry out community visits as well.

Furthermore, York has announced that four other equine stars will also be joining the initiative, each with a special connection to the Knavesmire. Previous winner of the Group 1 Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes Alpha Delphini, Sky Bet Ebor winner Nakeeta, as well as prolific York campaigners Mr Lupton and Top Notch Tonto will all be appearing on York’s social media channels with updates on how they are getting on in their second careers both at home and out competing.

William Derby, Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course at York Racecourse said: “The horses are racing’s biggest stars and we’re looking forward to celebrating the achievements of our ambassadors, not just on the track but importantly in their lives after racing. Our team is excited to share their stories and show our audiences the valued and varied lives that racehorses go on to enjoy long after they’ve left the track.”

David Catlow, Managing Director of RoR said: “We are delighted that York is joining Horses for Courses. Through the work with Goldream, they have really led the way in terms of working with an equine ambassador and we look forward to seeing how they can share a range of aftercare stories from the other horses who have joined the Horses for Courses programme.

“Every day, we see the powerful impact that former racehorses have on people’s lives, and racecourses have an important role in conveying positive messages about the high standard of aftercare in British racing to racegoers and beyond to the wider public.

“We are very grateful to all the racecourses and horse owners who have embraced the scheme so far and we hope that Horses for Courses is proving an effective vehicle to help the industry promote its commitment to aftercare. We also recognise Godolphin who provided some valuable funding to facilitate the launch of Horses for Courses.”