Items of Interest Discussed by the Training Grounds Management Board (TGMB)
To consider any items of interest to the Conservators discussed at recent meetings of the Training Grounds Management Board (TGMB). The Conservators will receive a verbal report informing them of relevant recent business discussed by the TGMB.
Minutes:
The Conservators received a verbal report providing updates on items considered by the Epsom and Walton Downs Training Grounds Management Board (TGMB). The following matters were considered:
a) Hatched Area at the foot of Walton Downs. The TGMB had created a task group, which was considering the issues affecting the Hatched Area.
b) Dog walking signs. The TGMB had agreed with the proposed change of dog walking signs on the Downs to request that dogs be held on leads until 9.30am on Sundays, to reflect racehorse training hours. It had been noted that signs placed on some routes onto the Downs had been stolen, and would be replaced with laminated notices.
c) Extension of the Polytrack. Trainers had welcomed the extension of Polytrack. As the extended length was too long for some younger horses, a walk-in at 5 furlongs had also been added.
d) Demolition of stables at Cedar Lodge. The TGMB had welcomed the decision to refuse planning permission for the demolition of stables at Cedar Lodge. The Board had expressed that in its view there was a lack of stable facilities in the area.
e) Vision for Epsom and Walton Downs Training. The TGMB was in the process of producing a ‘vision’ plan for Epsom and Walton Downs Training Grounds, to promote and market it as a training facility.
f) Congratulations to Laura Mongan for St Leger success. The TGMB had expressed its congratulations to Laura Mongan for winning the St Leger on 10 September with the Epsom trained Harbour Law.