Owner update from racing industry leaders

The following statement has been issued on behalf of racing industry leaders Owners will be able to continue to attend race meetings in England from Thursday in line with the government’s decision … More 3 Nov 2020

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• Racing/Fixtures

James Given appointed as new BHA Director of Equine Health and Welfare

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is delighted to announce the appointment of veterinarian and racehorse trainer James Given to the role of Director of Equine Health and Welfare. James qualified … More 30 Oct 2020

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• Welfare

Update on tender process for equine disease diagnostic services

The first stage of the British Thoroughbred industry’s tender process to identify future providers of equine diagnostic services contributing to disease surveillance closed on 5 October 2020. The … More 28 Oct 2020

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• Welfare

Additional Jump fixture at Lingfield Park on 1 November

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that an additional Jump fixture will take place at Lingfield Park racecourse on Sunday 1 November. The afternoon fixture will be a seven-race … More 27 Oct 2020

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• Racing/Fixtures

Behind Closed Doors protocols update and reminders

The BHA regularly reviews and updates the Guidelines and Operating Procedures for behind closed doors racing, to reflect any recent developments, improve and simplify our processes, and provide clarity … More 27 Oct 2020

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• Racecourse

Result of Fillies’ Mile amended

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that it has used its powers under Rule (G)7 of the Rules of racing to amend the result of The bet365 Fillies’ Mile (Group 1) (Class … More 23 Oct 2020

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• Disciplinary

Sky Sports Racing to Partner British Horseracing Authority (BHA) ‘Step on Track’ Programme

  The course will take place during half term week – 26th – 30th October 2020 – via Zoom sessions spread across the week 16 to 19 year-olds with an ethnic minority background are … More 22 Oct 2020

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• Education/Training

COVID-19 update: face coverings to be mandatory at British race fixtures

From Monday 26 October, all attendees at behind closed doors race fixtures will be required to wear a face covering at all times while at the racecourse. Face coverings (i.e. non-medical face coverings) … More 22 Oct 2020

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• Racecourse

British racing’s Fixture List for first four months of 2021 published

Full fixture list for January – April developed with a view to maximising revenue to help the sport through the coronavirus crisis, while safeguarding participant wellbeing Confirmed dates for all … More 21 Oct 2020

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• Racing/Fixtures

Additional Jump fixture at Hexham on 25 October

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that an additional Jump fixture will take place at Hexham racecourse on Sunday 25 October. The afternoon fixture will be a seven-race card, … More 20 Oct 2020

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• Racing/Fixtures

Zilpaterol notice: Product alert and regulatory update

UPDATE (Monday 26 October): Further to the statement from BETA dated 22 October (see previous update below), the BHA Board has agreed a seven-day extension to the existing moratorium relating to zilpaterol. … More 16 Oct 2020

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• Integrity,
• Welfare

Racehorse Relief Fund launched supporting ‘at risk’ horses and preventing equine abandonment

Issued on behalf of the Racehorse Owners Association The Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) are today launching The Racehorse Relief Fund (RRF), a fund of last resort to support the needs of racehorses … More 14 Oct 2020

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• Welfare