Nine further racing organisations sign up to Diversity and Inclusion Industry Commitment

Diversity in Racing Steering Group announce launch of first Diversity and Inclusion e-learning module for 2022  The Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG) has today published its 2021 Annual Update which … More 13 Dec 2021

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Shortlists for the 2022 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards revealed

The six shortlists for the 2022 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards have been revealed after nominations for the prestigious awards were received from across the racing and breeding industries.Now … More 29 Nov 2021

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Applications open for 2022 British Horseracing Development Programme

Applications for the 2022 British Horseracing Development Programme are now open.The programme, now in its 32nd year and previously known as the British Horseracing Graduate Development Programme, provides … More 24 Nov 2021

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Nominations open for the Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards 2022

Nominations for the 2022 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards have opened, it has been announced today. The awards, now in their 18th year, recognise and reward the outstanding skill, commitment … More 20 Sep 2021

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“Step On Track” programme launched to introduce young people from BAME backgrounds to horseracing

Careers in Racing (CiR), the dedicated careers marketing arm of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has today announced the launch of a new programme designed to introduce young people from Black, … More 30 Sep 2020

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Racing With Pride: Official LGBT+ network launched to increase support, awareness and engagement

Issued on behalf of the Diversity in Racing Steering Group Racing With Pride, the official LGBT+ network for British racing, has today been launched by the sport’s Diversity in Racing Steering Group … More 7 Sep 2020

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Applications now open to join Diversity in Racing Steering Group

Applications are now open to fill two positions on British racing’s Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG). The DiRSG was formed in July 2017 to work collaboratively to champion diversity and … More 27 Aug 2020

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Racing Foundation funding boost for pony racing activities to create a “formal pathway” into racing

The Racing Foundation and Pony Racing Authority (PRA) are delighted to announce multi-year commitment to the development and delivery of a formal pathway into racing through pony racing. Over the past … More 24 Aug 2020

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Resumption of racing – message to racehorse owners

The BHA has today written to racehorse owners in Britain to thank them for their continued loyalty during an enormously challenging period for our sport, and to outline the planning underway to ensure … More 22 Jun 2020

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Careersinracing.com’s free job board provides essential recruitment support

Throughout the coronavirus outbreak the care and exercise of horses remains essential. To help meet the industry’s staffing needs throughout the ongoing crisis, the careersinracing.com job board, … More 26 Mar 2020

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British Racing welcomes new government financial support

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

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Finalists confirmed for the 2020 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

The finalists for the 2020 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards have been confirmed today, Tuesday 7 January. 203 nominations were whittled down to a shortlist of ten in each category in December, … More 7 Jan 2020

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