John Ferguson appointed to BHA board
Former trainer and Godolphin’s racing manager replaces Luca Cumani.
Former trainer John Ferguson has been appointed to the Board of the British Horseracing Authority as one of the two Member-Nominated Directors. Ferguson, , who also worked for Darley and Godolphin for over 20 years, has a wealth of racing experience under a plethora of different guises. He began as an assistant to Sir Michael Stoute before training 287 National Hunt winners himself, including at Grade One level twice . He also has experience as a racing manager, owner, breeder and bloodstock agent. Ferguson’s nomination comes from the Thoroughbred Association, Racecourse Owners Association and National Trainers Federation (acting on behalf of the Licensed Personnel) and he replaces Luca Cumani whose term on the BHA Board has ended.Follow us on Twitter racing365dotcom and like our Facebook page.
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