RACING AROUND THE WORLD
The Horse Racing Division of Venatour Sports Travel
Rishi Persad, Racing Around The World Ambassador
"Look forward to seeing you on a Racing Around The World tour soon!"
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As part of the Venatour Sports Travel Group, Racing Around The World is the dedicated horse racing division, created to deliver premium travel experiences to the sport’s most iconic events across the globe.
With over 25 years of experience behind us, we go beyond simply getting you to the races. Our tours are designed to bring you closer to the sport, combining world class racing with behind the scenes access, expert insight and carefully selected destinations.
From the prestige of internationally renowned festivals to unique racecourses you may never have considered, each trip is thoughtfully put together to give you a seamless and memorable experience from start to finish.
Our team brings genuine industry experience, working closely with owners, trainers and racing professionals around the world. We pride ourselves on delivering a personal, high quality service that allows you to travel with complete confidence.
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Rishi Persad
Racing Around The World Ambassador
Listen to Rishi's thoughts on why he has joined the Racing Around The World team and why travelling with us makes your racing experience even more special. From world-famous events like the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe to more unique festivals such as St. Moritz White Turf and Cape Town, we offer it all. As Rishi says: "If you think about it, Racing Around The World can make it happen!"
WHY CHOOSE VENATOUR 'RACING AROUND THE WORLD'?
EXPERIENCE
With over 20 years of experience in both the horse racing and travel industries, and a passion for the sport, our team is uniquely qualified to provide you with 5 star service.
PERSONAL
We pride ourselves on offering a personal service tailored to your unique needs, ensuring every detail of your horse racing tour is meticulously planned for an unforgettable experience.
VALUE
Our high-quality tour packages and experiences are designed to provide exceptional value, allow you to experience the best of horse racing without breaking the bank.
SECURITY
Your tour is financially protected through the ATOL scheme, ensuring complete financial security. Travel knowing your investment is safeguarded from any unforeseen circumstances.
Meet The Core Racing Team
Marc Blackford
I head up the ‘Racing Around The World’ team and organised my first racing tour to Punchestown over 25 years ago. A wealth of experience and contacts in the worldwide racing industry, I have been an owner for many years, with highlights being Cheltenham and Lincolnshire National winners. I am also on the board at Market Rasen Racecourse and enjoys nothing more than a day at the small local racecourses.
Hazel Millikin
In my 13 years in the Operations Team at Venatour, I’ve worked on numerous events with many fantastic trips abroad. In the past few years, I have been working with Marc on the Horse Racing tours, which is fun to work with different destinations and racecourses. My favourite places to travel to include New Zealand and Japan. I have a young family which keeps me busy nowadays, but I was a keen rower, which I hope to get back into one day!
Dr Simon Gillson
Yorkshireman who emigrated to Cheltenham and possesses a long-term passion for both travel and horse racing. Qualified from Nottingham Medical school in 1995 which handily means we have a doctor on most of our trips.
Has also been responsible for the Fergal O'Brien Racing social media output for a decade (though don't hold that against us).
Harry Beard
After graduating from University in 2024, I began working for Venatour in my current role as a horse racing sales & marketing executive. I love travelling and meeting new people which is perfect for the job!
Outside of work, you will probably find me on a racecourse or failing that, watching Manchester United fail miserably!
Rishi Persad
We are delighted to have Rishi on the team, one of the most recognisable and popular presenters on the horse racing circuit.
Rishi has presented at many big race meetings around the world and always offers a fascinating insight when away on tour. Not just racing, Rishi has worked at some of the biggest sports events around the globe and has some great stories to tell!
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HERE IS SOME FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS CLIENTS.
Louise J,
April 2025
Dubai World Cup
WOW! What a trip from start to finish, the whole Venatour experience was beyond what we had expected. Hazel in the office could not be any more helpful, she was always quick to answer any questions we had.
Marc & Simon on the trip were a pleasure to deal with, no question went unanswered and we were always kept up to date with any changes to the scheduled times (mainly due to the heat, Dubai racing changed the time of the first race)
Everything was beyond what we expected and would absolutely book with them again!
Susan L,
February 2025
St Moritz
What a fabulous trip - I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Marc and Simon are so friendly and knowledgeable and looked after us brilliantly. The organisation was first class, the hotel was in a perfect location and the weather could not have been kinder. As well as the stable visit and race day itself, there was so much else to do in St Moritz. Loved the sledging, the trip up Piz Nair, art galleries, walking round the lake and, of course, the RooBar. Thank you Marc and Simon for a wonderful trip.
Lisa H,
February 2025
Cape Town
We have just returned from Cape Town and loved everything about this trip, from watching the horses ride out at Muizenberg beach, to racing at Kenilworth and wine tasting at Constantia.
After reluctantly leaving Cape Town we took a flight to Port Elizabeth and onward to the Pumba Game Reserve which is well worth doing and a real treat.
Marc and his team are excellent both with communication and knowledge. Transfers were seamless, and the hotels were superb. This is an amazing trip which we will definitely do again!
Christopher V,
December 2024
Breeders' Cup
An excellent tour to the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar. Arrangements were well planned, and the atmosphere good. The pick ups at the racecourse were really slick, we were back at the hotel in no time, likewise to and from the airport with no stress. Simon was a great tour manager, giving us all the information we needed, but allowing us to do our own thing if we wanted. The hotel choice was a great location downtown and good quality. Having a seat at Del Mar was great to use as a base to go an explore further around the course.
I would definitely recommend Venatour and will be looking to book future trips myself.