British Racing is pleased to announce that Katie Price is the latest sponsor to support the Racing Excellence initiative, providing KP Equestrian clothing to the leading lady riders in all three spheres.
Points will be tallied across the seven race series to crown the overall leading female jockey of the Flat, All-Weather and Jumps disciplines.
Katie, a keen dressage rider, said: 鈥淚t is great to see opportunities and training available to young people in equestrian sport.聽 Racing Excellence is an exciting initiative for up and coming jockeys and I am delighted to support the series by providing KP Equestrian clothing to the three leading lady riders.鈥�
Sam Martin, Racing Excellence Project Manager, British Horseracing Authority, added: 鈥淚 am delighted Katie is supporting the Racing Excellence initiative.
鈥淎s a competitive rider, Katie understands the importance of training and guidance at grass roots. In other equestrian disciplines, female riders get a wealth of opportunities, and we want to encourage the same in the racing industry.聽聽 It is great that KP Equestrian are supporting and rewarding young female jockeys.鈥�
听听听听听听听听听听听 Latest Standings:
Hands and Heels Apprentice Series (after three races):
1.聽聽聽 Matthew Cosham 27 points
3.聽聽聽 Natasha Eaton聽聽聽聽聽 19 points
Natasha won the the first race under the new Racing Excellence at Newmarket on Imprimis Tagula.
Hands and Heels Jumps Series (after one race):
1.聽聽聽 John Brooke 13 points
Bridget Andrews is currently leading the lady riders with 7 points
Betfair Apprentice Training Race Series (after two races):
1.聽聽聽 Rosie Jessop聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 16 points
2.聽聽聽 Matthew Cosham 9 points
Salisbury Axminster Series (after one race)
1.聽聽聽 Matthew Cosham 10 points
3.聽聽聽 Holly Hall 听听听听听听听听听听听聽聽 聽4 points
Haydock Training Race Series (after one race):
1.聽聽聽 Sophie Silvester聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 13 points
For full Series Standings please click .
For further information, please contact Samantha Martin, British Horseracing Authority Training, Welfare and Community Associate, on 020 7152 0019 or [email protected]
