Felicity Barnard on Royal Ascot: 'I love it and all the characters in it'
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 03:00 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Sport
Felicity Barnard, CEO of Royal Ascot, shares her positive outlook on the sport, citing its uniqueness and the opportunities it presents. She notes that working at Ascot is a departure from her previous roles in football, where she was used to commercial operations.
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