Establishment of Scottish Racing Academy

That the Parliament congratulates Scottish Racing, the body that promotes the sport of horseracing in Scotland, on its creation of a new sister organisation, the Scottish Racing Academy; understands that the new Academy has collaborated with schools and colleges across Scotland to recruit people wanting a career in horseracing, and offers continuing professional development opportunities for current racing staff; notes that the qualifications are being delivered as part of the national curriculum for excellence at all nine schools in the Scottish Borders, and understands that students can then continue their learning journey by undertaking various horseracing National Qualifications at Borders College or Scotland’s Rural College.