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Key Facts
Listed below are a number of statistics about British Racing in 2007. There are 59 racecourses in Britain, of which: 17 stage only Flat racing 24 stage only Jump (National Hunt) racing 18 stage both 4 racecourses (Kempton Park, Lingfield ... |
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Careers in Racing
As one of the largest industries in Britain, in terms of employment, there are many opportunities for careers connected to horseracing. The British racing industry employs over 100,000 people throughout the country and offers a range of diverse and g... |
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Did You Know...?
All racehorses celebrate their birthdays on 1 January This makes it easier to group them together in age groups for races. It is desirable to have a potential Flat racehorse born as soon after the 1 January as possible, so that they will be more ma... |
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Family racing
Do you ever find yourself stuck for an idea of where to spend a day out, with something to entertain all the family, not too far away and inexpensive? The answer may surprise you – go horseracing! With accompanied children aged 16 and under admitted... |
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Fashion at the races
As the perfect excuse to get dolled up to the nines and parade your latest Jimmy Choo’s, a day at the races can be as decadent or as informal as you like. Whether you are arriving by helicopter and lunching in a private suite, or have tickets to the ... |
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Group racing
Whether it’s a birthday, leaving bash, stag or hen party it’s always best to mark the occasion with a day to remember. For a special day out with plenty to occupy all the different tastes in a group and with facilities to cater for every need, there ... |
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Owning a racehorse
The great thing about owning a racehorse is that you needn’t be a millionaire to join the club. You can commit to exactly what you can afford whether it means being a sole owner, or involved in a multiple partnership, a company ownership scheme or l... |
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Racing Basics
Horseracing is a unique sport that offers something for everyone, from the young to the old. Whether it be admiring the sleek, gallant horses, soaking up the atmosphere or just enjoying a social day out with friends and family in a picturesque settin... |
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Racing Calendar
British horseracing exists in two forms - Flat racing and Jump racing. Both types of racing take place all year round, although each have a season during which the championship races take place; in Flat racing this is the summer and over Jumps, it is... |
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Racing jargon
With such a rich history, Racing has a language of its own, and can easily alienate racegoers with references to ‘monkeys’, ‘maidens’ and “plater”! Here’s our list of racing’s most used jargon to help you with your day at the races. Horses Colt... |
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Sponsorship in racing
Sponsorship is the fastest growing and most adaptable of all the marketing disciplines. Unlike other marketing disciplines such as advertising, PR or sales promotions, sponsorship offers a variety of benefits all of which can be exploited to meet the... |
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Welfare of Racehorses
Welfare of Racehorses All those involved with British horseracing would agree that it is the horses that make racing the exciting, passionate sport we enjoy. As the governing and regulatory body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has great con... |
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Strategic Review of the Fixture List
In May 2007, a root-and-branch strategic review of the fixture list was launched, seeking to identify the optimal fixture list for British Horseracing and, subsequently, how it can be delivered. The review acknowledges that British Horseracing means... |
