30 JCB STAFF face redundancy as reviving the Derby faces setback
The revival project for Epsom’s Derby Classic, a key initiative since October 2024 under Jim Allen, is hit by significant staff reductions. Despite an upcoming five-day event at Goodwood racing this week, the future of Derby revitalization now looks uncertain.
Following restructuring led by Jockey Club Racecourses' new CEO, Jim Mullen from June 2025, up to 30 jobs could be cut, nearly 5% of its total workforce. Jim Allen, who spearheaded the Epsom project, had expressed hope it would continue but is moving on voluntarily.
Racing fans hoping for a return to a 100,000 attendance weekend at Epsom may find their ambitions on hold as cost-saving measures prioritize financial health over manpower. With Jim Allen’s contributions vital for the Derby’s future, racegoers and organizers will be watching closely.