Kick Up features in Sky News ‘Racing Dreams’

Kick Up features in Sky News 'Racing Dreams'
Kick Up features in Sky News 'Racing Dreams'

Kick Up featured on Sky News’ most watched show last Saturday, Tim Gilbert and Julie Snook’s Racing Dreams.

Watch below to hear from Kick Up founder, Vicky Leonard, who spoke about why Kick Up was founded and how changing the conversation can help improve racing’s perception.

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