The Royal Treatment: Life in a racing yard

On the eve of Royal Ascot, the racing industry’s Horse Comes First campaign has unveiled a new film that provides a look behind the scenes of a horseracing yard. Filmed in late May at Somerville Lodge … More 15 Jun 2018

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• Welfare

Britain’s leading equine welfare organisations join forces again at Aintree

The 2018 Randox Health Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse will once again see Britain’s leading equine welfare organisations and charities come together to highlight the welfare factors … More 12 Apr 2018

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• Welfare

BHA confirms scope of review into welfare at Cheltenham racecourse

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the scope of the review of welfare at Cheltenham racecourse and the Cheltenham Festival. The review will look at the circumstances surrounding … More 5 Apr 2018

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• Welfare

BHA statement following the conclusion of the 2018 Cheltenham Festival

Following the conclusion of the 2018 Cheltenham Festival, Jamie Stier, Chief Regulatory Officer for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “I must first express my sympathy towards to all … More 16 Mar 2018

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• Welfare

Jessica McLernon of Musley Bank Stables crowned employee of the year at 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

Following a gala evening ceremony celebrating the achievements of stud and stable staff from across the country at the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards, Jessica McLernon, Assistant Trainer at … More 19 Feb 2018

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• Welfare

Over 208 years of dedication – meet the 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards finalists

As excitement builds for the 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards due to take place tomorrow night, more information about the 18 finalists has been revealed. The three finalists for each of … More 18 Feb 2018

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• Welfare

BHA launch racehorse aftercare survey

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that it will be launching a survey to better understand the aftercare of thoroughbreds. The voluntary survey, which asks for trainers to share … More 14 Feb 2018

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• Welfare

BHA Board confirms review of anti-doping rules

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is to conduct a full review of the sport’s equine anti-doping rules. The decision was approved by the regulator’s Board on Monday this week after it received … More 24 Jan 2018

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• Integrity,
• Welfare

Michael Owen announced as guest presenter for the 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

Racehorse breeder and owner and former England football star Michael Owen has been announced as the guest presenter for the 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. The awards, now in their 14th … More 23 Jan 2018

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• Grassroots,
• Welfare

First wind surgery declarations available to appear in racecards from Friday

Following an announcement by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) in November 2017, the first horses to be declared as having undergone wind surgery since their last run will appear in racecards … More 18 Jan 2018

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• Integrity,
• Welfare

British Racing set to promote equine welfare at the annual national Horse Comes First raceday

British Racing is set to promote the sport’s high standards of equine welfare on Friday 15th December at The Horse Comes First’s annual national raceday. Working in partnership with Bangor, Chelmsford … More 14 Dec 2017

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• Welfare

“First run since wind surgery” available to be published on racecards from 19 January 2018

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that, as of 19 January 2018, racecards will be able to carry information that confirms when a horse is having its first run after having undergone … More 22 Nov 2017

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• Integrity,
• Welfare