The Jockey Club Patrons Scholarship, launched during a visit from the King and Queen to Newmarket, aims to support individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds in starting careers in the racing industry.
The King and Queen, who visited Newmarket on Tuesday, met industry leaders, community representatives, and members of The Jockey Club during their first official visit to the town as monarchs.
The King and Queen visited Newmarket on July 22 (Image: Supplied) Baroness Dido Harding of Winscombe, senior steward of The Jockey Club, said: “It was a great honour to welcome the King and Queen to Newmarket today.
“Their Majesties became The Jockey Club’s joint patrons last year and it has been our privilege to introduce them to those working in and supporting our sport right in the heartland of British racing.”
The scholarship will be delivered in partnership with The National Stud and the British Racing School, offering two placements each year for the next three years.
Baroness Harding said: “Looking to the future, the launch of The Jockey Club Patrons Scholarship provides a lasting legacy from today’s visit and offers a fantastic opportunity to those from diverse ethnic backgrounds who may not otherwise have considered a career in the horse racing industry.”
The new scholarship has been launched by The Jockey Club (Image: Supplied) The royal visit began at The National Stud, where the King and Queen were introduced to staff and board members and learned about the stud’s education and training programmes.
They also met representatives from racing charities and community organisations.
Anna Kerr, CEO of The National Stud, said: “It has been truly wonderful to celebrate that community with our Royal Patrons today and to see how Their Majesties share our own passion for a thriving thoroughbred industry for generations to come.”