Saliva testing pilot providing on-the-day screening for cocaine and other banned substances now under way

Oral swabs allow for instant results, meaning riders testing positive for cocaine can be prevented riding on the day Cost effective nature of saliva testing could result in significantly increased testing … More 5 May 2021

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British Horseracing to support social media boycott

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF BRITISH RACING’S MAJOR STAKEHOLDER BODIES – THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) British horseracing will stand alongside … More 29 Apr 2021

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Horse Welfare Board’s ‘Aftercare Funding Review’ recommends strategic approach to aftercare in Britain, covering any horse bred for racing

The Horse Welfare Board (HWB) has today published its report into the funding and management of the racehorse aftercare sector with clear recommendations aimed at further improving outcomes for racehorses … More 25 Mar 2021

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Update from France Galop – revised herpesvirus and influenza vaccination protocol

France Galop has confirmed updated vaccination protocols for Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes Virus, with revised timescales coming into effect on 5 May 2021. The notice from France Galop can be read … More 12 Mar 2021

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BHA response to penalty imposed by Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board on trainer Gordon Elliott

Following confirmation regarding the 12-month suspension – the last six months of which are suspended – imposed by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) on Irish-licensed trainer Gordon … More 5 Mar 2021

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Racing industry launches rapid COVID-19 testing pilot

Racecourse attendees including jockeys, valets and officials will be offered routine pre-raceday COVID-19 testing as part of a racing industry Pilot, announced today by the British Horseracing Authority … More 5 Mar 2021

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British horseracing acts over Gordon Elliott image

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will not allow the Irish trainer Gordon Elliott to race horses in Britain whilst the Irish authorities investigate an image that appeared on social media over … More 1 Mar 2021

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BHA statement regarding image of Irish trainer Gordon Elliott

Following confirmation from Gordon Elliott that an image circulating of him on social media over the weekend is authentic, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today issued the following statement: … More 1 Mar 2021

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Beck Edmunds of Bryan Smart Racing named Employee of the Year at 2021 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards

The coronavirus pandemic may have deprived us of an in-person Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards but the sport’s everyday heroes were honoured with a virtual ceremony on Monday 22 February, with … More 23 Feb 2021

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Innovative jockey saliva testing pilot could provide on-the-day screening for cocaine and other banned substances, and enhance testing capacity

Oral swabs allow for instant results, meaning riders testing positive for cocaine can be prevented riding on the day Testing pilot to carried out in spring Cost effective nature of saliva testing could … More 18 Feb 2021

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• Welfare

Diversity in Racing Steering Group publish 2020 Annual Update: We must capitalise on current momentum

Issued on behalf of the Diversity in Racing Steering Group The Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG) has today published its 2020 Annual Update, highlighting the importance of capitalising on the … More 21 Dec 2020

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• Education/Training,
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Seamus Mullins appointed as new member representing Horsemen’s Group on Horse Welfare Board

Distributed on behalf of the Horse Welfare Board British racing’s independently-chaired Horse Welfare Board has today confirmed Seamus Mullins has been appointed as the new member representing the … More 17 Dec 2020

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