Epsom Downs Racecourse Committee Members

 Andy is currently Chief Executive of the Restaurant Group with a wealth of experience in the bookmaking industry, latterly as Chief Operating Officer of GVC.

He has over 25 years’ experience across the corporate world and is a keen racing fan.

Simon spent his business career in professional services, latterly as a partner in Deloitte.

He was Chair of Kent County Cricket Club and currently chairs the Epsom Training Grounds Management Board, as well as being a Kent Ambassador. Simon organises several syndicates that have horses in training with Nicky Henderson and Toby Lawes.

He was appointed to the Jockey Club in 2022.

Julie Kapsalis is Principal & Chief Executive at North East Surrey College of Technology in Epsom.

Julie has 25 years experience working in economic development and skills. She grew up living by Epsom Downs and is a keen sports fan – with a particular passion for horse racing, darts and rugby.

Hugh Robertson is the Chair of Birmingham International Airport, an Independent Non Executive at Deloitte, where he sits on their UK, European and Global Advisory Boards, a Member of The International Olympic Committee and the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Kent.

He was previously the Chair of The British Olympic Association, an organisation that he led through the Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, during which Team GB delivered a series of record medal hauls and over 200 Olympic medals in total and The Minister for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games from 2010 - 2013. 

Peter has been involved in the Jockey Club for 25 years both as a Steward and on the board of Jockey Club Estates for 14 years, including as Chairman.  

He is a leading breeder based in Newmarket and was involved in the breeding of Oaks winner Ouija board and the Derby winner Australia. 

Rishi began his broadcasting career in May 2002 with Attheraces and within eight months had made his first terrestrial appearance on Channel4 Racing. The BBC were soon attracted to his on-screen style and manner and recruited Rishi to their Racing team early in 2003. Since then Rishi’s talents as a broadcaster and ability to transfer his skills to any sport have led to his presence as a presenter or reporter at a number of major global sporting events for the BBC, ITV and Channel4, most notably, the last six Olympic Games, US Masters, The Open, The Ryder Cup, ICC Cricket World Cup, Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Commonwealth Games, Dubai World Cup, The Derby, The Grand National, Royal Ascot, The Breeder's Cup, Cheltenham Festival, World Snooker Championships and many more.