Racing to pay respects to the Duke of Edinburgh at fixtures on Saturday

British racing is united in offering its condolences to the Royal Family following the sad news of the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke’s passing will be marked at racecourses … More 9 Apr 2021

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Statement from British Horseracing Authority Chair Annamarie Phelps regarding the passing of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh

“The British Horseracing Authority is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. We owe him a considerable debt of gratitude for his many years of tireless public service … More 9 Apr 2021

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• Financial/Political

Plans announced for strengthened regulation of Syndicates and Racing Clubs

Measures are designed to support public confidence in Syndicates and Racing Clubs and provide a solid foundation for the continued growth of shared ownership. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) … More 30 Mar 2021

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• Financial/Political,
• Racing/Fixtures

British racing welcomes government support

JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND THE HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) The leaders of British racing have welcomed the announcement … More 29 Mar 2021

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Horse Welfare Board’s ‘Aftercare Funding Review’ recommends strategic approach to aftercare in Britain, covering any horse bred for racing

The Horse Welfare Board (HWB) has today published its report into the funding and management of the racehorse aftercare sector with clear recommendations aimed at further improving outcomes for racehorses … More 25 Mar 2021

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• Welfare

Plans to get owners back on track from 29 March

Planning is underway to welcome back owners to racecourses in England and Scotland from Monday 29 March, in line with government roadmaps for easing lockdown restrictions. Racecourse attendance has … More 22 Mar 2021

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• Financial/Political,
• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

Update from France Galop – revised herpesvirus and influenza vaccination protocol

France Galop has confirmed updated vaccination protocols for Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes Virus, with revised timescales coming into effect on 5 May 2021. The notice from France Galop can be read … More 12 Mar 2021

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• Welfare

Lingfield Park to stage additional All-Weather Flat fixture on Sunday 14 March

The British Horseracing Authority has today confirmed the addition of an All-Weather Flat fixture at Lingfield Park on Sunday 14 March. Sunday’s additional fixture will be comprised of seven races, … More 11 Mar 2021

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• Racing/Fixtures

BHA announces changes to race conditions for amateurs hoping to ride in the Foxhunters’ Steeple Chase at Aintree

Category B Amateurs must have ridden in a Chase or Hurdle contest in Britain or Ireland at least once between 1 November 2020 and 5 April 2021 to compete in Aintree Foxhunters’ Additional races … More 11 Mar 2021

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• Racing/Fixtures

BHA response to penalty imposed by Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board on trainer Gordon Elliott

Following confirmation regarding the 12-month suspension – the last six months of which are suspended – imposed by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) on Irish-licensed trainer Gordon … More 5 Mar 2021

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• Disciplinary,
• Welfare

Racing industry launches rapid COVID-19 testing pilot

Racecourse attendees including jockeys, valets and officials will be offered routine pre-raceday COVID-19 testing as part of a racing industry Pilot, announced today by the British Horseracing Authority … More 5 Mar 2021

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British horseracing acts over Gordon Elliott image

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will not allow the Irish trainer Gordon Elliott to race horses in Britain whilst the Irish authorities investigate an image that appeared on social media over … More 1 Mar 2021

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