BHA Appoints Cumani as Board Director

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The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the appointment of Luca Cumani as a Member Nominated Director of its Board for a 3-year term. Cumani, who retired in December 2018 following a distinguished 43-year-training career, was nominated by the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), Thoroughbred Breeders Association (TBA) and Licensed Personnel, comprised of the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA), National Trainers Federation (NTF) and National Association of Racing Staff (NAORS). His appointment is with immediate effect and he replaces NTF Chief Executive Rupert Arnold, who has stepped down after having served on the Board since the beginning of 2015.

“I am very much looking forward to welcoming Luca to the BHA Board,” said BHA Chair Annamarie Phelps. “His legendary status as a successful trainer and the experiences that has brought him will be a huge asset to the organisation. As well as bringing a global perspective of the industry to the table, he has also worked with individuals at many levels and across many aspects of the sport: invaluable insights for the BHA as we continue to work more collaboratively with the different parts of the racing industry. I would also like to thank Rupert Arnold, who has been a key sounding board and counsel for matters affecting horsemen and the wider sport since 2015. Rupert has been a valuable member of the board and we will miss his astute observations, advice and considered judgement.”

“I am very flattered and excited to have been asked to join the BHA Board as a Member Nominated Director,” said Luca Cumani. “I am very much looking forward to working with Annamarie and all the Board members on the many and varied challenges that our great industry is and will be facing. I will endeavour to put my 40 plus years of practical experience gained both in the UK and on many racing jurisdictions around the world to good use. Rupert has done a great job over the past four years and I am sure he will continue to be an invaluable source of advice and support to me.”

Since retiring from training, the Italian-born trainer and his wife Sara have focused on their breeding operation at Fittocks Stud.

 

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