Newmarket Housing Trust

In a landmark achievement for the Henry Cecil Open Weekend [September 20-21] in Newmarket, £107,454 was raised for charity - a 20% increase on last year's total of £89,196. Proceeds will be donated to the Newmarket Housing Trust and long-term charity partner Racing Welfare. Charlie Fellowes, chairman of the Henry Cecil Open Weekend, said, "We're absolutely thrilled with the success of this year's Open Weekend. To raise over £107,000 is an incredible achievement and a real testament to the generosity of the racing community and the public. "It was fantastic...

A record-breaking 27 trainers in Newmarket will open their doors to the public during this year's Henry Cecil Open Weekend, which takes place on September 20-21. They include the likes of William Haggas, Roger Varian, George Boughey and James Fanshawe, while this year also sees the introduction of two autism-friendly yards, in collaboration with Autism In Racing: Ross Burdon and David Simcock. Before the yards open at 9am on Sunday, September 21, visitors are invited to watch some of Newmarket's best horses in action on Warren Hill, an event sponsored...

The 2024 Henry Cecil Open Weekend has raised a record £89,196--a 68% increase on the amount raised last year--the committee behind the event announced on Wednesday. The money will be distributed to the main charity beneficiary, the Newmarket Housing Trust, which is run by the Newmarket Trainers Group to create a portfolio of much-needed accommodation across the town for racing staff, as well as the long-standing charity partner, Racing Welfare. Trainer Charlie Fellowes, chairman of the Henry Cecil Open Weekend, said, "My sincere thanks go to all those who make...

The Henry Cecil Open Weekend committee announced on Wednesday that the 2024 event will support the newly-formed Newmarket Housing Trust as the main charity beneficiary. Racing Welfare, a long-standing charity partner, will continue to be supported by the Open Weekend which takes place this year on September 21-22. The event has adopted a revised format for 2024, with all Newmarket trainers now set to open their doors on a bi-annual basis, having been split into two groups. 24 yards will be open to the public this year, including John and...