Why A Little Knowledge About Horseracing is a Good Thing

West Yorkshire-based executive travel service Groupclass have teamed up with leading racehorse trainer Ann Duffield to offer local businesses & visitors to Yorkshire unique insights into the world of British horseracing.

Groupclass Taster Days start by rendezvousing at some of the region’s premier hotels & restaurants, from where clients will be chauffeur driven to Ann’s yard in Constable Burton, right at the heart of Yorkshire’s racing country.

Following a private tour of the stables & facilities, the party can then enjoy breakfast with Ann & meet her husband, racing legend ‘Gentleman’ George Duffield – the ninth most successful British jockey in the history of the sport.

Among the topics covered in a question & answer session will be: A brief explanation about how the handicapping system works, horse conformation & what to look for in the paddock before placing a bet at the races, how to get involved in racehorse ownership & syndication.

Groupclass director Tony Whitfield explains: “The Taster Days are designed to widen the appeal of racing within the corporate sector. By teaming up with Ann & George, we can ensure employers not only provide their clients & staff a fabulous day out, but also gain professional guidance to the array of benefits the sport offers on a business level.”

Ann expands: “In working with Groupclass to arrange these special taster days, we are not only helping to break new ground in corporate race-day entertainment but, also offering the chance for companies to explore the concept of attracting attention from potential clients who are already involved with racing.

Corporate summary & notes to editors:
Groupclass Executive Travel is based in Leeds & Wakefield. They provide high-class chauffeur driven vehicles for private hire & events travel. Clients include directors & accounts managers from BT, Royal Bank of Scotland & Rhodar. Groupclass managing director, Tony Whitfield, is also a freelance racing form analyst & pundit. Groupclass Bespoke race day travel packages include: Exclusive Company branded from brochures, return travel & ticket purchasing options.

Ann Duffield is based close to the North Yorkshire training centre at Middleham. Ann purchased a horse called Lady Rangali from the Doncaster Bloodstock sales for one of her owners - paying just £11,000. Up to October 2007, Lady Rangali had won £150,449 in prize-money for her owners. The filly is also now a highly valuable prospect as a broodmare.

Contact:
Anthony Whitfield
Groupclass Executive Travel
General Office: 01226 380080 Leeds Office: 0113 2449 624, Mobile 0788 771 6965
email: info@groupclass.co.uk
Web: www.groupclass.co.uk

Groupclass Taster Days provide the whole package on a race-day. Including: chauffeur driven travel, private stable tours, exclusive form analysis & tips (personalised with company branding for corporate events), ticket & hospitality purchasing.

This release was published on openPR.