Jockey Club chief executive Delia Bushell resigns after inquiry upholds allegations

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The chief executive of the Jockey Club has resigned after an impartial inquiry upheld allegations of bullying, racist feedback and the circulation of offensive materials.

Delia Bushell, who had been within the function since September 2019, tendered her resignation on Sunday, having been knowledgeable that disciplinary motion had begun “on the grounds of gross misconduct”.

It’s understood the barrister who led the investigation additionally discovered proof of witness tampering by Bushell.

The Jockey Club’s board concluded it was “untenable” for her to stay within the place.

The Jockey Club – which operates 15 racecourses together with Aintree, Cheltenham, Newmarket and Epsom Downs – introduced it has appointed Nevin Truesdale as appearing group chief executive following Bushell’s sudden departure.

In a letter published in the Racing Postexternal-link, Bushell expressed her “shock and disappointment” on the determination.

She added: “I’ve been subjected to unmerited, dishonourable, bullying behaviour by individuals I beforehand held in excessive regard and trusted.

“Given the toxicity of the working setting I discover myself in, the predetermination of the disciplinary and the clear and ongoing threats to my popularity, I’ve no alternative however to just accept the repudiatory conduct described on this letter and to resign with speedy impact.”

BBC Sport understands that the England and Wales Cricket Board – the place Bushell is a director – will assessment the scenario.

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