Beck Edmunds of Bryan Smart Racing named Employee of the Year at 2021 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards

The coronavirus pandemic may have deprived us of an in-person Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards but the sport’s everyday heroes were honoured with a virtual ceremony on Monday 22 February, with … More 23 Feb 2021

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• Welfare

Racing welcomes new roadmap for removing restrictions

In regards to the Government’s announcement of a roadmap for cautiously easing COVID restrictions, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) issued the following statement: “On behalf of British … More 22 Feb 2021

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Innovative jockey saliva testing pilot could provide on-the-day screening for cocaine and other banned substances, and enhance testing capacity

Oral swabs allow for instant results, meaning riders testing positive for cocaine can be prevented riding on the day Testing pilot to carried out in spring Cost effective nature of saliva testing could … More 18 Feb 2021

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Southwell to stage additional Jump fixture on Monday 22 February

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed that Southwell will host an additional Jump fixture on Monday 22 February. The seven-race card will close for entries at noon tomorrow, Thursday … More 17 Feb 2021

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Exeter to host Listed Mares’ Chase originally scheduled for abandoned Sunday 14 February meeting during Friday 26 February card

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed that a race lost due to the abandonment of Exeter’s fixture on Sunday 14 February will be staged at the course’s next meeting. The Listed … More 15 Feb 2021

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Catterick Bridge fixture moved from Monday 15 February to Tuesday 16 February

The British Horseracing Authority has today announced that the fixture scheduled for Monday 15 February at Catterick Bridge has been postponed until Tuesday 16 February. Entries, which have now closed, … More 12 Feb 2021

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Members express deep concern about prospect of ‘affordability’ checks

Horseracing leaders have expressed their deep concern about the potential impact from the introduction of ‘affordability’ thresholds for online betting customers. The British Horseracing Authority … More 12 Feb 2021

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• Financial/Political

Wolverhampton to stage additional All-Weather Flat fixture on Wednesday 17 February

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed the addition of an All-Weather Flat fixture at Wolverhampton on Wednesday 17 February. Entries for the seven-race afternoon fixture will close on … More 12 Feb 2021

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Updated COVID Requirements – changes to penalty structure

From Wednesday 17 February, raceday officials will be able to issue specific fines for repeated COVID-19 protocol breaches, following changes agreed by the Racing Industry COVID Group. The amendment … More 12 Feb 2021

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• Disciplinary

Newbury and Warwick contingency plans put in place in case of abandonment; Jumpers’ Bumper confirmed for Lingfield Park; Sidney Banks Novices’ Hurdle transferred to Market Rasen

Newbury’s fixture scheduled for Saturday 13 February will be rescheduled in full for Sunday 21 Feb at the same venue if abandoned ITV will broadcast the rescheduled fixture on ITV4 on Sunday 21 … More 11 Feb 2021

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Chelmsford City to stage additional Flat fixture on Saturday

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed an additional all-weather Flat fixture at Chelmsford City on Saturday 13 February. Entries for the meeting, a seven-race afternoon card, will close … More 9 Feb 2021

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Kempton Park to stage an additional Jumpers’ Bumpers fixture on Thursday

The British Horseracing Authority has today announced the addition of a Jumpers’ Bumpers fixture at Kempton Park on Thursday 11 February. The seven-race afternoon fixture, which will have the … More 8 Feb 2021

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