Rider Development Pathway introduced to enhance quality of coaching and support career progression of riders within British racing

The Horseracing Industry People Board (HIPB), British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and British Racing School (BRS) have today announced the launch of British racing’s first “Rider Development Pathway”. … More 21 Jan 2026

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Finalists announced for 2026 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin

The finalists have been revealed today for the 2026 Thoroughbred Industry Employees Awards, sponsored by Godolphin. Following two highly competitive rounds of judging, the 18 finalists from across … More 14 Jan 2026

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Shortlists revealed for 2026 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin

The shortlists have been announced today for the 2026 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin. Following an extensive and highly competitive round of judging, the expert panel … More 9 Dec 2025

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MPs welcome British racing’s award winners to Westminster

Winners of the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards sponsored by Godolphin visited the Houses of Parliament earlier this week to celebrate their achievements and emphasise to politicians the significance … More 26 Oct 2025

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Powering positive change: British horseracing’s social impact strategy

Horseracing is embedded in communities across the country and the sport’s new social impact strategy sets out an industry-wide approach to enhancing our positive impact on people and society. Launched … More 3 Oct 2025

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Nominations open for the 2026 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin

Nominations are open until Tuesday 4 November 2025 £128,500 in prize money to be won across six categories Ascot Racecourse to host prestigious ceremony in February 2026 Nominations open today for … More 3 Sep 2025

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Petition to #AxeTheRacingTax launched as Government tax raid threatens future of British Horseracing

2,752 jobs at risk following proposed tax hikes, according to NEW independent research Proposed tax changes by the Government could see industry suffer at least £330 million revenue loss in first five … More 6 Aug 2025

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People Board secures funding for 2025 programme of activity

Racing Foundation and HBLB combined grant of over £759,000 Funding to support new initiatives and ensure continuity for existing programmes New Programme Director Jon Pett appointed to oversee strategy … More 24 Apr 2025

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Shortlists revealed for 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin

The shortlists have been revealed today for the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employees Awards sponsored by Godolphin, following a bumper crop of high-quality nominations. Over 200 entries were received … More 5 Dec 2024

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Laura Collett MBE guest of honour and Rishi Persad to host 2025 TIEA ceremony

Dual Olympic gold medallist Laura Collett MBE will be the guest of honour at the ceremony for the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin. The annual celebration of British … More 24 Oct 2024

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New environmental sustainability and social impact leads appointed

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced the appointment of Katie Carr as Head of Environmental Sustainability and Tom Baker as Head of Social Impact. Funded by the Racing Foundation and … More 29 Jul 2024

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British racing’s 2022 Diversity and Inclusion Update

30 organisations signed up to the Industry Commitment Diversity and Inclusion campaign #ALLINTHERACE to be continued in 2023 The Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG) has today published its 2022 … More 14 Dec 2022

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