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Brighton Racecourse is one of several across the country which will be doing its bit today to remember Stephen Lawrence – on the 30th anniversary of his death.

The significant milestone will be a moment for national reflection and racing’s community will celebrate the life and legacy of Stephen Lawrence, while raising awareness of The Stephen Lawrence Foundation’s work.

Six racecourses with fixtures today (April 22), Ayr, Bangor on Dee, Brighton, Newbury, Nottingham and Thirsk, will be marking the day with on-course activity, which will include charitable collections, community engagement initiatives and renaming races in honour of Stephen Lawrence and The Foundation.

Led by Josh Apiafi, one of racing’s leading champions on diversity and inclusion, and supported by Great British Racing, the sport will come together to pay respect and raise awareness of Stephen Lawrence’s death and the relevance of his story today.

A memorial plaque dedicated to Stephen Lawrence at the scene of his murder in London | Picture: Getty

Stephen Lawrence anniversary: Brighton Racecourse joins national project to remember and reflect