Ascot ambassador programme raises £35,000 for Injured Jockeys Fund

The presentation of the cheque to the Injured Jockeys Fund at AscotCredit: Ascot Racecourse

Representatives of the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) received a cheque for £35,000 raised by Ascot's ambassador programme last Saturday.

Introduced in 2017, the initiative involves £1 per fine dining customer being donated to the charity, in addition to donations from hospitality guests such as those hosted by jockey Dave Crosse.

It raised £15,000 in its inaugural year, £27,500 in 2018 and after another increase last year, Crosse is hoping his team, which includes Kate Tracey and Ryan Tongue can raise even more money in 2020.

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Published on 25 January 2020inFeatures

Last updated 16:48, 25 January 2020

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