The GBGB has made a number of appointments to its stewarding and sampling department recently. Former investigations officer for the southern region Jim Snowden has been appointed Stipendiary Steward for the South West region , covering Swindon, Poole, Wimbledon and Brighton.
Chris Hufton has been appointed Sampling Officer for Manchester and the North, covering Belle Vue, Sheffield, Newcastle, Sunderland, Pelaw Grange and Kinsley. Chris is a former policeman who has experience as a police dog handler.
Hayley Huntley, former kennel hand, and Robert Steward, ex Peterborough deputy racing manager, will take up Sampling Officer positions on October 1st.
Senior Stipendiary Steward Paul Illingworth said; “A number of vacancies within the GBGB became available following the retirement of long serving GBGB officers and I believe the appointments made this year will enable us to continue to carry out our key functions of welfare and integrity throughout the country. I look forward to working with my new colleagues and I am sure the sport will make them all very welcome.”
