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Wednesday 20 May 2026
10:00
British Racing School
Spring Visit - British Racing School
For our spring outing we will be visiting the British Racing School (BRS) at Snailwell Rd, Newmarket, CB8 7NN.
The BRS is world renowned within the racing industry for its training courses and facilities.
Here is a good chance to visit this important centre which is on our doorstep!
The meeting will follow the following format:
- 10.00 - 10.30 Meet at the BRS sometime after 10am for Coffee and Biscuits.
- 10.30 – 11.15 A talk on the BRS covering history, its aims and course etc.
- 11.15 – 12.15 A gentle tour of the School facilities.
- 12.15 – End A finger buffet will be served.
Note: Apart from the meeting time for coffee, other timings are to be confirmed!
Cost of the visit is £18 per head.
More details will be available in due course. In the meantime, please would you let Bruce know at our next meeting on Wednesday 15th April if you intend joining us for the visit. He will be delighted if you would pay the visit fee, preferably by Bankers Transfer to: Probus Newmarket 40-34-38 / 11159488.
The British Racing School is one of the two racing schools in the United Kingdom, the other being the National Horseracing College in Doncaster. Established in 1983, it is a charitable trust providing training for all people working in the horse racing industry. It offers comprehensive training for horseracing careers, including foundation courses, apprenticeships (Level 2 & 3), jockey licensing, and specialized modules. Core programs include the 18-week Foundation Course for beginners, specialized rider training, and industry-accredited courses for grooms, trainers, and aspiring jockeys.
