These are unprecedented times that require the whole nation and government to work together to tackle the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. In dealing with the economic crisis that accompanies … More 21 Mar 2020
As industry leaders focus on how the government’s job retention package can support racing, work is ongoing to respond to cases of immediate hardship and need. Racing Welfare, the Jockey Club charity … More 21 Mar 2020
Update on racing’s response Industry leaders are examining the announcement from the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak MP, that the government is planning to support salaries as part of the response to COVID-19. … More 20 Mar 2020
Racing leaders are working to a detailed plan coordinated by the industry group set up to tackle COVID 19. The focus of the plan has shifted over the last 72 hours from allowing racing to continue behind … More 19 Mar 2020
Senior executives from the racing industry have been meeting today to consider all the options for financial support after the suspension of racing. This includes developing a submission to the UK government. … More 18 Mar 2020
The British Horseracing Authority has confirmed that all horseracing in Britain will be suspended with effect from tomorrow. Last night, The Jockey Club announced that The Randox Health Grand National … More 17 Mar 2020
Racing industry leaders have confirmed a plan to continue racing behind closed doors from tomorrow. Any fixtures that take place in England, Wales and Scotland, initially until the end of March, will … More 16 Mar 2020
Racing industry leaders are preparing to hold race meetings without spectators and to ensure that the competitors and participants attending only do so under strict conditions. The sport’s tripartite … More 15 Mar 2020
British racing continues to be in close contact with the UK government and has been following their advice to continue with business as usual, subject to public health guidance. We are aware of the … More 13 Mar 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that following the abandonment of Sandown’s 7 March fixture, two races will be re-staged at Kempton on Saturday 14 March: The European … More 6 Mar 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that an additional AWT fixture will take place at Kempton Park on Monday 9 March. This is due to the weather forecast for the weekend and … More 6 Mar 2020
British Racing’s COVID 19 Steering Group is encouraging all businesses and employers who are part of the racing industry to read the government’s action plan published on Tuesday 3rd March and follow … More 5 Mar 2020
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