news Retraining of Racehorses parade to feature at Hamilton Park this Sunday

This Sunday, 15 June, Hamilton Park will welcome a special Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) Parade at 3pm before the first race, showcasing the diverse second careers available to former racehorses. Supported by the Sky Bet Sunday Series, the parade highlights RoR’s mission to promote responsible aftercare and the inspiring potential of life after racing.

Earlier this year, RoR was named an official charity partner of the 2025 Sky Bet Sunday Series, providing a valuable platform to raise awareness of its work and share success stories from the retraining community.

Taking place in the parade ring, the line-up will feature seven former racehorses who have successfully transitioned into their second careers across various disciplines including dressage, showing, eventing, and leisure riding.

David Catlow, Managing Director of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), said: “We’re grateful to Hamilton Park and the Sky Bet Sunday Series for allowing us to showcase a fantastic line-up of former racehorses. Many weren’t successful on the track but have thrived in their second careers, highlighting the diverse opportunities available and the need for ongoing support, as outlined in the RoR Strategy 2024–2026. These parades brilliantly demonstrate the fulfilling lives these horses enjoy and help engage racing fans with our work.”

Full line up:

1. Braes of Lochalsh – Ridden by Kayleigh Williams
   Formerly trained by Jim Goldie, now thriving as an all-rounder and hunter.
2. Cup Final – Ridden by Jessica Robinson
   Jessica and Cup Final have recently begun their retraining journey, aiming to compete successfully in dressage.
3. Eastview Boy – Ridden by Sarah Philipa
   A seasoned campaigner in the show ring, with top placings at Royal Windsor and the RoR National Championships.
4. Kemboy – Ridden by Rachel Sharp
   Retired from racing in February 2023, Kemboy has since returned to light work, attending training clinics and is the Haydock Racecourse Horses for Course Ambassador.
5. Oriental Tiger – Ridden by Michelle Duncan
   Retired from racing in 2019, now competing at local events with plans to focus on showing.
6. Stattler – Ridden by Beth Clark
   Recently retired and already making an impact in the show ring, with ambitions to event.
7. Valyrian – Ridden by Jordane Duncan
   A versatile all-rounder competing in Working Hunter, showjumping, and Le Trec classes, now preparing for Blair International Horse Trials in August.

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Notes to editors

For more information, please contact Toni Levey, Marketing Communications Executive, tlevey@ror.org.uk
 
Retraining of Racehorses 

Established in 2000, Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all former racehorses through various preventative measures, including: 

• Setting industry standards for retraining former racehorses. 

• Providing training and education to owners to build lifelong partnerships with their retired racehorses. 

• Promoting the versatility of these horses in various equestrian activities and facilitating their participation in competitions. 

• Maintaining a robust tracking system for former racehorses through RoR membership. 

•  RoR also extends support to former racehorses in times of need through its welfare work. 

  Find out more about our work, please visit www.ror.org.uk