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Racing News |
New Clerk of the Course at Ayr
23/03/10
Ayr Racecourse has appointed Emma Marley as Clerk of the Course and she will assume her duties from early May.
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Emma, 30, is a graduate of Warwickshire Agricultural College where she gained a BA (Hons) first class degree and is also a BHA Development Programme Graduate.
Currently Clerk of the Course at Bath for Northern Racing Ltd, Emma has long and varied experience in the racing industry and has also worked for Northern Racing in their commercial departments at Chepstow and Hereford.
Prior to this Emma has worked as assistant trainer, racing secretary, work rider and has also trained her own Point-to-Point horses.
Emma commented : “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with Northern Racing and I am grateful for their investment in me over the years.
“I am delighted that the Managing Executive at Ayr has recognised my potential, drive and ambition to maintain and enhance the premier racing venue in Scotland. I am looking forward to a fresh challenge and welcoming all to Ayr Racecourse.”
Emma replaces Hazel Peplinksi who has been Acting Clerk of the Course at Scotland's premier track since last August after then Clerk Katherine Self left to take up a post with HM Coastguard.
Richard Johnstone, Managing Director of Ayr Racecourse, said : “We are delighted to confirm Emma as our Clerk of the Course and everyone at Ayr is looking forward to working with her. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Hazel Peplinksi for the sterling work she has done as acting Clerk of the Course since last August.”
