Verity Tomson
Jockey Club Racecourses – Cheltenham
I am 22 years old and set to graduate from Harper Adams University this year with a degree in BSC ( Hons ) Agri‐Business . As part of this degree , I have recently completed my dissertation regarding the rehoming of racehorses , which has allowed me to develop my knowledge of different aspects of the horse racing industry . I have been very lucky to have grown up with horses throughout my life , where I have always been a keen rider , taking part in Pony Club and Eventing in particular . I have also had the opportunity to work for Michael Scudamore Racing outside of university on and off where I have enjoyed riding out and gaining experience in the training of racehorses . I am really looking forward to participating in the Development Programme , where I can gain a better insight into racing and learn more about the industry . I am excited to combine my love for horses and racing with my business degree to form new connections with people within the industry and develop my career prospects for the future .
Tristan Tusa
Sky Sports Racing
I am 23 years old and have grown up living in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk . Over the past four years , I have been studying for a degree in Theology at the University of Edinburgh . In my free time , I have been furthering my love for sport ; playing golf , cricket , and football , and attending a host of race meetings , from Gold Cup Day at Royal Ascot to Monday afternoons at Musselburgh .
I am hugely excited to learn about TV production and presenting on my placement , these being the parts of the industry that I would most like to work in . I am looking forward to learning from the people who have inspired me to make racing my career . It is hugely important that we make racing an attractive and appealing sport for everyone , and I would love to be able to demonstrate my enthusiasm and love for the sport to others who have not yet been convinced .
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