FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Jockey club - The Untold Story

Jockey Club rocks British horse racing by quitting Racecourse Association

The Jockey Club has announced it will quit the Racecourse Association in a move that could split British racing in two

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Jockey Club staff cull leaves Derby feeling flat with Ascot and Goodwood riding high

Jim Allen’s drive, enthusiasm and focus will be a big loss to the five-year Epsom project to revive the Derby

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27

Jockey Club behaves like old-style lord of the manor over secretive Kempton sale plans

There is a hint of feudalism about the way the unelected body has treated those who love the track like its serfs

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025

Animal Rising activist given suspended sentence for Derby course invasion

Ben Newman, a member of Animal Rising, was given a suspended sentence for running on to the course at Epsom after the start of the Derby

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023

Talking Horses: Derby’s profile will make it a renewed target for activists

A trip to the High Court to obtain a temporary injunction could become an annual feature at Epsom after Animal Rising’s actions at the Derby

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023

Jockey Club could push for civil action against Derby protesters

Lawyers for the Jockey Club have been asked to consider civil action against protesters who disrupted Saturday’s Derby

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023

Row breaks out over safety rules at Epsom racecourse

Animal Rising claimed the Jockey Club should have stopped the race once the protesters had entered the track.

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2023

Animal rights protester will do 'what’s right for horses' despite Epsom Derby ban

The Jockey Club has been granted an injunction against Animal Rising demonstrators planning to disrupt Saturday's Derby

Wales Online · Jun 1, 2023

Jockey Club receive High Court injunction to stop Derby disruption

Protests have taken place previously.

Irish Mirror · May 26, 2023

Talking Horses: Jockey Club granted Derby injunction against Animal Rising

High court ruling prevents protesters entering Epsom track after the Grand National was delayed by course invasion

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023