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Wolverhampton to stage additional All-Weather Flat fixture on Thursday 19 August

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has today confirmed the addition of an All-Weather Flat fixture at Wolverhampton on Thursday 19 August. It had been hoped that an alternative Jumps racecourse could … More 13 Aug 2021

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Fans invited to name Racing Post Go North Series categories

The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has today confirmed the addition of two new categories to the Racing Post Go North Series, with a Middle-Distance Hurdle Series and Bumper Series added to the original programme for the forthcoming … More 11 Aug 2021

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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Helpdesk no longer available after Friday 13 August

The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ COVID-19 Helpdesk will close and no longer be available after Friday 13 August 2021. This decision reflects the significant fall in the number of queries received by the Helpdesk following the … More 9 Aug 2021

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Bloodstock Industry Forum publishes Code of Practice

Published on behalf of the Bloodstock Industry Forum The Bloodstock Industry Forum (BIF) is pleased to announce the completion of the new Bloodstock Industry Code of Practice which will be formally … More 4 Aug 2021

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British horseracing supports investigation into abattoir images

The BBC’s Panorama programme has tonight broadcast pictures which, it suggests, show horses, including former racehorses, being euthanised in circumstances which may have harmed their welfare. They … More 19 Jul 2021

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• Welfare

Updated Covid-19 Guidelines and Operating Procedures for race meetings from 19 July

The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has today shared updated COVID-19 Guidelines and Operating Procedures that will apply at British race meetings from Monday 19 July 2021. This follows the publication yesterday of specific guidance … More 15 Jul 2021

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New Youth Collaboration Group to help promote careers in racing

Young people with an interest in horseracing and marketing will have the opportunity to shape how the sport is promoted to younger audiences and hone their own skills in the process, with the launch … More 9 Jul 2021

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• Education/Training

Windsor fixture on Monday 12 July abandoned, Lingfield Park AW fixture added

Following recent heavy rain, the Windsor Racecourse Executive, in conjunction with the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s Racecourse Inspectorate, has abandoned its next fixture on Monday 12 July. In response, the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has programmed … More 6 Jul 2021

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• Racecourse,
• Racing/Fixtures

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ statement regarding Government roadmap announcement

In response to today’s announcement which confirms the plans to move to Stage 4 of the Government’s coronavirus roadmap, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Chair Annamarie Phelps has issued the following comment: “We … More 5 Jul 2021

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• Financial/Political

Consultation opens regarding British racing’s whip rules and penalties

Initial phase of consultation – an online questionnaire – opens today, 1 July, and will run for 10 weeks Further phases of the consultation will include detailed discussions with relevant individuals, … More 1 Jul 2021

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• Education/Training

£21.5m from UK Government’s Sport Winter Survival Package to support participants and racecourses and aid Britain’s international competitiveness

Levy Board agrees plan to borrow £21.5m to best support British racing in its recovery from the pandemic and provide immediate confidence to the sport’s investors Over £400m has been lost in … More 23 Jun 2021

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• Financial/Political

Statement from British racing regarding delays to Government roadmap

Racing industry leaders have expressed disappointment at today’s decision to delay the move to the next stage of the government’s COVID roadmap by four weeks, while understanding  the reasons for … More 14 Jun 2021

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• Financial/Political