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Changes to the Rules of Racing – 2021

We are writing to inform you about several changes to the Rules of Racing, which are scheduled to come into effect on the dates specified below. Some Rules have been simplified to improve clarity and … More 4 Jan 2021

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Additional fixtures and race moves update

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today confirmed a number of fixture and race alterations, as follows: 1. The fixture that was scheduled to take place on 6 January at Ffos Las racecourse … More 30 Dec 2020

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• Racing/Fixtures

Essential staff only at race meetings in Tier 4 areas

British horseracing has been in regular contact with government and public health officials – national and local – over the past few days. In view of increased rates of transmission and the prevailing … More 29 Dec 2020

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Additional AWT fixture at Newcastle racecourse on Thursday 31 December

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today confirmed an additional All Weather Turf fixture will take place on Thursday 31 December 2020 at Newcastle racecourse . The afternoon fixture will be … More 28 Dec 2020

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• Racing/Fixtures

Thoroughbred Industries Brexit Steering Group Statement: Free Trade Agreement welcome, short-term disruption still likely 

British horseracing’s Thoroughbred Industries Brexit Steering Group welcomes the news that the UK Government and the European Union have reached an agreement in principle on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). … More 24 Dec 2020

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All-Steeple Chase card programmed for Leicester on 28 December

After further rainfall this week, the Hurdle course at Leicester is waterlogged.  With no chance of recovering before racing, the Leicester Executive in conjunction with the British Horseracing Authority … More 21 Dec 2020

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• Racing/Fixtures

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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Additional Flat fixture at Lingfield Park on Monday 21 December

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today confirmed an additional Flat fixture will take place on Monday 21 December 2020 at Lingfield Park. This follows the abandonment of Lingfield’s … More 17 Dec 2020

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• Racing/Fixtures

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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Revised stop race procedures to take effect from 4 January 2021

Revised stop race procedures for British racing have been confirmed today, which will take effect from 4 January 2021. Developed by the British Horseracing Authority (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) in conjunction with the Racecourse … More 14 Dec 2020

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Dr Jerry Hill recognised by Horserace Writers & Photographers Association through the George Ennor Trophy for Outstanding Achievement in Racing

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½)’s Chief Medical Adviser Dr Jerry Hill has today been awarded the George Ennor Trophy for Outstanding Achievement in Racing at the Horserace Writers and Photographers … More 10 Dec 2020

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Update from the Thoroughbred Industries Brexit Steering Group

Issued on behalf of the Thoroughbred Industries Brexit Steering Group The Thoroughbred Industries Brexit Steering Group has today issued an update in light of the continuing uncertainty around the possibility … More 10 Dec 2020

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