Joe Saumarez Smith

Horseracing, gambling, food, politics. Opinions are personal and not related to any of my various jobs.

[Dan Carden @DanCardenMP]

British horse racing is the best in the world, but its funding model is broken. Securing a levy deal in racing’s favour and setting out a plan to significantly increase prize money are essential to the industry’s future success.

[ITV Racing @itvracing]

The role of the judge 🏇

In our first instalment of Raceday Roles, @KhadijahMellah meets Emily Jones who has the all important job of announcing the results especially with a photo finish! 📸

#ITVRacing

[Joe Saumarez Smith @saumarezsmith]

@redarmi123 @TheFoodSnobFrog Delamina Townhouse opened in early November and is delicious and perfect for someone who would prefer more vegetable heavy dishes

[ITV Racing @itvracing]

A truly special day, for a truly special place ❤️

@AlderHeyCharity | @AlderHey | @TheJockeyClub

[careersinracing.com @careersinracing]

Applications for the British Horseracing Development Programme are now invited. This Programme, which celebrates its 35th running in 2025, provides an invaluable source of talent to the sport and its supporting industry!

Find out more here ➡️ https://t.co/KRsXLt7P6h

[careersinracing.com @careersinracing]

Our Explore Racing Days this year have taken us to Ascot, Newbury, Perth, Doncaster, Kempton & Newmarket.

Find out how you can join us at the races at one of our careers based event days next year!

➡️ https://t.co/bhcZ1RKUtF

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

Racing Risk Model: How data is combined with deep practical knowledge from all corners of the sport to make recommendations or proposals for change.

@welfareboard | @racinggrants

Click below for full details ⤵Racing Risk Model: How data is combined with deep practical knowledge from all corners of the sport to make recommendations or proposals for change.

@welfareboard | @racinggrants

Click below for full details ⤵Racing Risk Model: How data is combined with deep practical knowledge from all corners of the sport to make recommendations or proposals for change.

@welfareboard | @racinggrants

Click below for full details ⤵Racing Risk Model: How data is combined with deep practical knowledge from all corners of the sport to make recommendations or proposals for change.

@welfareboard | @racinggrants

Click below for full details ⤵Racing Risk Model: How data is combined with deep practical knowledge from all corners of the sport to make recommendations or proposals for change.

@welfareboard | @racinggrants

Click below for full details ⤵Racing Risk Model: How data is combined with deep practical knowledge from all corners of the sport to make recommendations or proposals for change.

@welfareboard | @racinggrants

Click below for full details ⤵️

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

The BHA has confirmed changes to the programme of Novice and Maiden Flat races for 2025, as well as where things will remain the same, following ongoing engagement with the @NTFnews ⤵

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

Update regarding recruitment of the BHA Chief Executive.

Full details:

[National Horseracing College @The_NHC]

🔜 Racing Secretaries Course | 17th - 19th March 2025

This course is designed to provide aspiring secretaries with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the trainer’s secretary, the structure of the racing industry & racing administration

📲 https://t.co/ruGhhkzGS0

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮

Racing Home is working to create a more inclusive and understanding environment for parents and carers in the horseracing industry.

It provides resources, support and education to bring positive changes to the lives of those it aims to support.

Visit https://t.co/mrZRDZxhZT | @WomenInRacing1

[Gump Cathcart @bubbagumpino]

Absolutely ABSURD

[SimonNott @SimonNott]

There’s a host of shared ownership and syndicate groups advertising here at @Ascot today. I had a word with each of them. @KublerRacing to start @StarSports_Bet #HorseRacing 🏇🏿 get involved at an affordable price.

[EGFR Positive Lung Cancer UK @EgfrUk]

At just 32, Jade is living with Stage 4 ALK+ #lungcancer after years of misdiagnoses. She was told it was asthma, acid reflux, or maybe a chest infection—lung cancer wasn’t even considered.

Read Jade’s story 👉 https://t.co/1aapxH7Wwb

#AllYouNeedisLungs #LCSM #LCAM #NSCLC

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

Today we've published some of the key changes being delivered in early 2025 across Programme Book 1 🏇

We spoke to BHA Head of Racing & Betting, Tom Byrne, who answered some questions about the fixture list & race programme ℹ️

Watch the video below ⤵️ and read the PB1 update here: https://t.co/wXQGGHWNvp

[careersinracing.com @careersinracing]

@RacingMediaAca 2025 RMA applications are now OPEN!

Experience racing’s media with a residential course at the @BRSNewmarket
followed by a work placement within a leading media organisation.

More Information Here ➡️ https://t.co/TxLZ2VfR3X

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

We are pleased to confirm that Lord Allen of Kensington CBE has been appointed as the new chair of the British Horseracing Authority. He will assume his role on 1 June 2025We are pleased to confirm that Lord Allen of Kensington CBE has been appointed as the new chair of the British Horseracing Authority. He will assume his role on 1 June 2025.

[British Horseracing Authority @BHAHorseracing]

𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝.

Racing and its veterinarians will never stand still in improving welfare standards.

Read the latest blog: https://t.co/gqfu7AbmBO

#HorsePWR | @WelfareBoard

[careersinracing.com @careersinracing]

The 2025 BHA Development Programme applications will open soon. 👀

Keep up to date on the following page or drop us an email [email protected] if you have any questions about the course!

➡️ https://t.co/tKvHgefeG5

[careersinracing.com @careersinracing]

Next year we'll be celebrating the 35th running of the British Horseracing Development Programme, a pathway for many figures in the sport. Are you one of its participants? We want to keep track of the success & progress of its alumnus.

Let us know: https://t.co/yt5i4y3jDu