Epsom Downs Racecourse Committee Members

Brian spent a large part of his working career in various marketing and general management positions for a British multinational company.

He is currently semi-retired. Brian is a member of the Racecourse Committee at Sandown Park and is also a Trustee of the National Horseracing Museum.

Clare is a well-known broadcaster, journalist and author with a lifelong association with horse-racing.

She was appointed to the Jockey Club in January 2017.

Alex worked as a banker/trader for 20 years and currently works in project finance.

He is the Chief Executive of the UK Tote Group and the owner of Ladyswood Stud in Wiltshire.

Katie is an Associate at the multi-national law firm Slaughter & May and has a long-standing interest in racehorses.

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.

 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.

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.