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We provide advice and can help you in disputes with any racing body or racecourse.
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We can advise, consult and provide reminders with the accreditation process for each individual racecourse meet.
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We organise a series of annual events which include our Derby Awards lunch in December.
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Shortlist revealed for the 2024 Derby Awards
The HWPA is delighted to reveal the shortlists for the 2024 Derby Awards, generously sponsored by...
2024 Derby Awards –
Voting is now open for the following categories at this year's Derby Awards: BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR TRAINER OF THE YEAR JOCKEY OF THE YEAR OWNER OF THE YEAR HWPA Members get one vote in each category and can vote for anyone that they wish. Votes should be emailed to...
2024 HWPA Derby Awards – entries open
Entries are now open for all the writing and photography categories for this year's Derby Awards. It is hoped that as many members as possible will be able to find the time to enter at least one of the six categories. Entries should contain written pieces, photographs...
2024 HWPA Derby Awards – Bookings Open on 5th Aug
The HWPA Committee is delighted to announce that bookings will soon be open for the 58th year of the HWPA Derby Awards Luncheon, which will be held on Monday December 2nd at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. Once again, tables for 10 and 12 guests can be...