Behind the scenes at Cheltenham
A group of eight students from the St George's
Centre, Cheltenham and Tewksbury, were invited by Cheltenham
Racecourse to attend a raceday on Friday 12th November 2010 as part
of The Trust's partnerhsip with the British Horseracing
Authority.
The aim of the day is to introduce the students to the racing
industry, to make them aware of the range of employment
opportunities that exist within the sport and also to provide the
students with a well deserved treat for successful completion
within a Prince’s Trust xl club.
The group were given an introduction
by Cheltenham Communications Manager Andy Clifton and will be
followed by a number of sessions with the people who contribute in
different ways to the running of a raceday. The students also
walk the course, visited the Weighing Room and accompanied the
Starter to his position, gaining an exclusive insight into the
world of racing.
We are delighted to welcome The Prince’s
Trust students to Cheltenham Racecourse on the launch of our Open
meeting. We hope to be able to show them the work that goes on
behind-the-scenes on a race day so that they take away a greater
knowledge of the industry and a few ideas about the
opportunities that may exist for them within the sport.
Edward Gillespie, Managing
Director of Cheltenham Racecourse