British horseracing preparing to go behind closed doors this week

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

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Racing Industry Coronavirus Steering Group update

British racing continues to be in close contact with the UK government and has been following their advice to continue with business as usual, subject to public health guidance. We are aware of the … More 13 Mar 2020

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Racing steering group stresses importance of Government guidance on coronavirus

British Racing’s COVID 19 Steering Group is encouraging all businesses and employers who are part of the racing industry to read the government’s action plan published on Tuesday 3rd March and follow … More 5 Mar 2020

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James Frank of Hascombe and Valiant Stud crowned employee of the year at 2020 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

Following an inspiring evening celebrating the achievements of stud and stable staff from across the country at the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards, James Frank of Hascombe and Valiant Stud has … More 24 Feb 2020

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‘Proud of our record, proud of our ambition’ says BHA as horse welfare strategy published

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has welcomed the publication of an industry-wide horse welfare strategy, A Life Well Lived, as a pivotal moment, which will see the industry and regulator working … More 20 Feb 2020

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Racing’s leaders united in support of welfare strategy

Racing industry leaders, including those representing jockeys, trainers, owners and Britain’s racecourses, have pledged their support for a new strategy for horse welfare published today.    ‘A … More 20 Feb 2020

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“A life well-lived” – British racing’s Horse Welfare Board publishes five-year welfare strategy

Issued on behalf of the Horse Welfare Board British horseracing’s Horse Welfare Board, which is independently chaired, has today published its five-year strategic plan for the welfare of horses bred … More 20 Feb 2020

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“Find Out Why…” New videos showcase to racegoers the high welfare standards in British horseracing

As of today, racegoers on British racecourses will hear all about the extraordinarily high standards of welfare that exist within British racing through a series of eight new short films. Top jump jockey … More 17 Feb 2020

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Improved traceability for retired racehorses due to new simpler online process

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced changes to the way retired racehorses are registered in a drive to further improve the traceability of horses leaving the sport.  The British … More 6 Feb 2020

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Study into retired jockeys highlights importance of increased mental health support

A study into retired jockeys published in late 2019 has highlighted the importance of increased mental health support for riders.  The study was co-authored by Oxford University’s Botnar Research … More 9 Jan 2020

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Simplified deal for apprentice jockeys as new agreements approved for 2020

Apprentice jockeys will have simplified and clearer deals in place with trainers from next year following unanimous approval from the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Board. The new arrangements … More 4 Dec 2019

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Nominations open for 2020 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

Nominations are officially open as of today, Monday 2 September 2019, for the 2020 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. The awards, now in their 16th year, recognise and reward the outstanding skills, … More 2 Sep 2019

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