A brand new set of aspiring jockeys will be heading to the starting line at Newbury Racecourse on November 7 to take part in The British Horse Society’s annual one mile charity flat race.

12 fresh jockeys, including international eventer Nick Gauntlett, will be training and racing towards a £2,500 fundraising target in aid of a BHS charity campaign of their choice. Before the race day, the jockeys are required to complete a gruelling fitness test to ensure they comply with racing fitness standards.

Tracy Casstles, Director of Fundraising at The British Horse Society said: “I am delighted to introduce our inspiring set of jockeys who will be riding in our charity flat race. The jockey’s training has been intense and unlike any riding or training many of them have done before so it’s certainly putting them through their paces. Last year’s race ended in an exciting dead heat and the £25,000 raised made a huge contribution to our charitable work. We look forward to another phenomenal day and seeing if the jockeys can smash last year’s fundraising total.”

The charity race takes place at midday on Thursday 7 November. Tickets cost £55 and include entry to the afternoon racing, and to an exclusive lunch and auction. BHS members are entitled to 50% off tickets for afternoon racing using the discount code BHS19 (does not include lunch).

Full details and tickets available at bhs.org.uk/newburycharityrace 

The jockeys heading to the starting line on 7 November are (in alphabetical order):

• Olivia Aulton
• Allison Barfoot
• Isabella Budge
• Sophie Conway
• Nick Gauntlett
• Mick Appleby
• Laura Jack
• Maurice Mccarthy
• Ella McGarty Jones
• Louise McKevitt
• Georgia Mission
• Amelia Norris