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Trial of new jump race start procedures to begin on Monday 5 October

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) and Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) have today announced a three-month trial of adjusted starting procedures for jump races. From 5 October until 31 December, … More 2 Oct 2020

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Stay safe, reduce risk, help protect our industry

A message from Dr Jerry Hill I want to thank you for your ongoing support, understanding and vigilance in following racing’s behind closed doors protocols and helping to safeguard our people and the … More 1 Oct 2020

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Resumption of racing update – Raceday protocols

THE FOLLOWING RESUMPTION UPDATE HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO RACING PARTICIPANTS TODAY Thank you for your continued support and co-operation in following the behind closed doors protocols that have helped … More 6 Aug 2020

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Great Yarmouth fixture on Friday 7 August transferred to Wolverhampton

The fixture scheduled to take place at Great Yarmouth on Friday 7 August will be transferred to Wolverhampton racecourse.  This is as a precautionary measure whilst further assessment takes place to … More 4 Aug 2020

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Fixtures at Chepstow on 20 August and Chester on 23 August to swap dates

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today confirmed that Chepstow’s fixture on 20 August and Chester’s fixture on 23 August will swap dates.  This follows ongoing discussions with … More 4 Aug 2020

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Additional jump fixture at Southwell on Tuesday 4 August

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today announced that an additional jump fixture will take place at Southwell on Tuesday 4 August.  This follow requests from trainers for additional opportunities … More 30 Jul 2020

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Race programme update

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) has today confirmed a number of changes to upcoming races and the race programme. Industry parties continue to work together to agree proposals which will allow … More 27 Jul 2020

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Resumption update – owners on the racecourse

Thank you to owners for continuing to provide constructive feedback about the early stages of the return of owners to the racecourse. This is helpful for informing discussions and shaping decision-making … More 21 Jul 2020

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Resumption of racing update

Additional Flat races/Nursery races brought forward Following feedback from trainers, a number of additional Flat races have been programmed as follows for next week: 22 July Catterick 7f 2yo 0-75 nursery … More 16 Jul 2020

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Owners – update on returning to the racecourse

Many thanks for all your support, understanding and cooperation in helping to ensure that owners have been able to return to the racecourse safely.  As explained previously, this is the first step … More 13 Jul 2020

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British Racing’s coronavirus response – update

Racing leaders are working to a detailed plan coordinated by the industry group set up to tackle COVID 19. The focus of the plan has shifted over the last 72 hours from allowing racing to continue behind … More 19 Mar 2020

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British horseracing suspended until the end of April

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has confirmed that all horseracing in Britain will be suspended with effect from tomorrow. Last night, The Jockey Club announced that The Randox Health Grand National … More 17 Mar 2020

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