Resumption planning Current planning for resumption is based on a phased approach, which will allow the sport to transition back to a normal fixture list in a controlled way that is consistent with … More
20 Apr 2020
The suspension of racing, which is due to finish at the end of April, is to be extended after a decision today by the Board of the British Horseracing Authority. Racing stopped on March 18th … More
15 Apr 2020
British racing’s leaders will next week review the plans for racing to resume in the light of the government lockdown restrictions introduced in March. Racing came to a halt on March 18th when the … More
9 Apr 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced that it will delay the resumption of jump racing until the beginning of July. This decision was made following an initial proposal from the National … More
2 Apr 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
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
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
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that an additional AWT fixture will take place at Chelmsford City on Friday 6 March. This is due to the weather forecast for this week and … More
2 Mar 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that an additional AWT fixture will take place at Southwell on Monday 24 February. This is due to the continued threat of rain over the weekend … More
21 Feb 2020