Fundraising target of £30,000 smashed by racing's brave London Marathon runners

British racing will be strongly represented at this year's London Marathon with plenty of competitors out to complete the almighty 26-mile test in aid of Racing Welfare on Sunday morning.

A team of 13 will represent the charity that offers support to those in racing and without even starting they have achieved their target of £30,000, with that tally smashed by over £4,000 and continuing to rise.

Five runners will be carrying the Godolphin blue through Hugh Anderson, Neil Pollard, Jono Mills, David Walsh and Anna Ridges, who all work for the Darley operation, and have raised just under £25,000 for the charity.

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Hugh Anderson, Godolphin's managing director in UK and Dubai, said, “Racing Welfare is a charity that is very close to Godolphin’s heart and one that is absolutely crucial to our industry.

“We have all been working hard in preparation for what will hopefully be a fantastic day.”

Darren Moore, Algy Stanley, Nigel Kitching, James White and John Webb are joined by Sophie Hellyer, from the Racegoers Club, Perth's Matthew Taylor and presenter Niall Hannity raising money for Racing Welfare.

"I want to say a huge thank you to all 13 runners for dedicating their time and effort to raising money for Racing Welfare," said Mark Loades, Racing Welfare’s Head of Fundraising.

"The London Marathon is a highlight in our calendar of fundraising challenges each year and we wish every single one of our team the very best of luck for what we hope will be a fantastic day."

Sophie Hellyer, who has individually raised over £3,500, added: “I’m really looking forward to running the marathon, not only as a personal achievement but also as a way of giving something back and supporting those who work in the racing industry.”

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RaceTech will also be represented with their CEO John Bozza joined by Paul Newman for the Marathon, with the pair raising money for VICTA who support visually impaired children and their families.

The Sun's deputy racing editor Zoe Crabtree will be running in aid of the Ebony Horse Club, the Brixton-based charity that helps city children to work with horses.

Isaac Smith, from the Busy Bee shop in Newmarket, is another taking on the challenge raising money for Make-A-Wish.

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