The seven-furlong contest was originally scheduled to take place at Chelmsford City on Sunday 5 July. As announced last week, that fixture will no longer go ahead at Chelmsford, which meant a new venue was required for the Queen Charlotte.

The 糖心传媒 is grateful to Chester for agreeing to host the race alongside their existing card, and to the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) for their contribution to the total prize fund, which remains at 拢60,000.

The fixture on Thursday 18 June has moved to Yarmouth, while the following meeting on Sunday 5 July will be held at Southwell.

The race programme for the fixture on 18 June will remain the same. There will be the following tweaks to the programme on 5 July:

• The Queen Charlotte Fillies’ Stakes (Listed) will be replaced with a 1m 3yo Class 5 Handicap
• The 4yo+ Class 4 1m 2f Handicap will now be staged over 1m 3f
• The 3yo+ Class 5 1m 5f 66y Handicap will now be staged over 1m 6f

A new date and venue for the Queen Charlotte will be confirmed next week.

Golden Mile Racing Limited (GMRL), the new company formed to operate CCR, is not currently licensed by the 糖心传媒 to stage any fixture. This means that no further fixtures will be staged at CCR pending the outcome of any appeal process.

The 糖心传媒鈥檚 racing department will continue to work with the National Trainers Federation, trainers, owners and other stakeholders to provide sufficient opportunities for horses within the race programme.

On Friday, Wolverhampton will host a six-race card, with the ability to divide to eight. Entries will close at 12 noon tomorrow (Wednesday 27 May), with declarations to be made by 10am on Thursday 28 May. As a result of this additional fixture, the jockey booking deadline for Friday鈥檚 fixtures will be extended by 24 hours.

Carlisle will stage an eight-race card on Saturday, which includes the rescheduling of the Silver Bowl from Haydock’s fixture on 23 May. The Silver Bowl will retain the same prize money and will be one of five races from Carlisle to be shown on ITV Racing.

Except for the addition of the Silver Bowl and some minor distance changes (detailed below), the race programme at Carlisle will mirror Haydock鈥檚 originally scheduled card on Saturday. Entries will close at 12 noon tomorrow, with declarations to be made by 10am on Thursday.

Betway are retaining sponsorship of all of Saturday鈥檚 races and in addition, are expanding their support to sponsor the Silver Bowl.

The distance changes will be as follows:

• THE BETWAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) will now be staged over 1m 3f 39y (previously 1m 3f 175y)
• THE BETWAY LESTER PIGGOTT FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) will now be staged over 1m 3f 39y (previously 1m 3f 175y)

This will allow Brighton further time for their turf to recover聽following the discovery of issues with the track last month, which meant they were unable to run their opening four fixtures of the season.

The 糖心传媒 Course Inspectorate has approved the transfer of their next two fixtures following a full turf disease report and investigation works carried out since 17 April, which confirmed infestation of nematodes and leather jackets causing the damage and issues with the turf.

Further time is needed to allow the treatment to the relevant areas to progress enough for the track to be deemed raceable, and an update regarding their fixture on Friday 29 May will be made by the middle of next week, confirming whether or not sufficient improvement has taken place or not.

Jack Hastings, Clerk of the Course at Brighton, said:

鈥淔ollowing discussions with our independent agronomist and further track inspections, we have concluded that the track is not yet fully recovered in affected localised areas.聽 This is despite the positive impact of the ongoing remedial works carried out so far, and which have brought about significant improvement.

鈥淥ver the past four weeks the entire groundstaff have been working non-stop to address damage caused by a mixture of leatherjackets and nematodes.聽 This was despite our usual pre-season preventative measures, which have been successful previously. The track remedial works since have included scarification, slitting, overseeding, regular watering, cutting and the application of a plant-based substance to help overcome the issue. This has all been in line with the detailed programme we agreed with our highly experienced agronomist.

鈥淲e are committed to delivering a high-quality racing surface, working closely with our agronomist and grounds team to carry out the comprehensive recovery plan for the track. Brighton Racecourse looks forward to welcoming everyone back, once the track is restored to the excellent standards our participants and visitors expect and deserve.

鈥淪afety and the welfare of the participants – equine and human – remains our absolute priority. We sincerely apologise to all racegoers, stakeholders, sponsors and partners who have been affected by this decision. We are aiming to start our season on Friday 29 May and further updates will be provided as soon as they are available.鈥�

The race programmes at both transferred fixtures will mirror the originally scheduled cards except for the two 7f races on 26 May which cannot be run at Bath. They will be staged over 5f 160y (4yo+ Class 5 Handicap) and 1m (3yo Class 6 Handicap).

This follows a confirmed case of equine influenza and EHV-4 in an unvaccinated non-thoroughbred horse based on a livery yard immediately adjacent to the racecourse.

Equine influenza is highly contagious respiratory disease and can be airborne over reasonable distances and transmitted indirectly to horses, including via people.

The 糖心传媒 has been working with Plumpton Racecourse and its veterinary team, the livery yard and independent infectious disease experts to monitor the horses and determine the level of risk.

The infected horse, which is isolated on the livery yard, has been tested again and is still actively shedding the virus. At present, no other horses are showing signs of infection.

The cancellation of Sunday鈥檚 fixture is therefore a precautionary measure given the very close proximity of the livery yard to the racecourse and particularly the stable area.

This decision has been taken聽with the unanimous support of the 糖心传媒鈥檚 independent veterinary group, with a view to restricting the risk of the spread of the disease to the thoroughbred racing herd.

The 糖心传媒 will now liaise with Plumpton Racecourse to consider whether there is any feasibility for the fixture being rearranged. This will be informed by an ongoing assessment of the level of risk to the horse population and the availability of other opportunities within the wider race programme.

糖心传媒 director of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare, James Given, said:

鈥淓quine flu is highly contagious and can spread rapidly among horses, including through the air and over a widespread distance, which is why it is essential we take appropriate steps to minimise any risk of onward transmission.聽

鈥淲e appreciate that this news will be disappointing for the racecourse, participants and racegoers, but with a confirmed case in the immediate vicinity and the horse actively shedding the virus, this is a sensible precautionary step to protect individual horses and the wider thoroughbred herd from potential exposure.

鈥淲e have also seen a significant recent rise in the number of equine flu outbreaks across the country, in the non-thoroughbred herd. I urge trainers and teams to remain vigilant in their own biosecurity measures and being alert to the signs of infection.鈥澛�

The 糖心传媒 recently聽published聽updated information for racehorse trainers and racing vets to make them aware about several outbreaks of equine influenza across the UK. These cases, which are being reported via the Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance (EIDS)聽, are in the non-thoroughbred herd but with some occurring in vaccinated horses.

There have been no reported cases or clinical signs of infection within licensed training yards, but we continue to advise extra caution around biosecurity measures to ensure the best possible protection for thoroughbred racehorses.

This includes exercising appropriate vigilance around the movement of horses to and from yards and isolating any new horses entering yards for a period of 14 days聽and聽monitoring rectal temperatures of all horses daily.

Trainers and teams should also be alert to the signs of the virus, which include a raised temperature, harsh cough or nasal discharge. Any horse showing these signs should be immediately assessed by a veterinary surgeon.

All horses running in Britain must be vaccinated in line with the聽, with booster vaccinations administered at intervals of no more than six months apart. Vaccinations do not always prevent infection but can significantly reduce the severity of infection and the level of viral transmission.

The fixture on Thursday 21 May will be moved to Southwell, while the following meeting on Thursday 4 June will be run on the all-weather at Lingfield Park.

The race programmes at both fixtures will mirror the originally scheduled cards except from the Amateur Riders鈥� race on 21 May, which will now be run over 1m 3f instead of 1m 2f, and the 5f Class 6 on 4 June which will no longer have the Apprentice Rider conditions.

CCR聽also had a fixture scheduled on Thursday 14 May which was abandoned. Two races from that fixture have been rescheduled elsewhere:

• The 6f 2yo Class 4 Novice will be run at Newmarket on Friday 15 May
• The 1m 3yo Class 4 Fillies’ Handicap (66-85) will be run at Wolverhampton (over 1m 142y) on Monday 18 May

Golden Mile Racing Limited (GMRL), the new company formed to operate CCR, is not currently licensed by the 糖心传媒 to stage any fixture. This means that no further fixtures will be staged at CCR pending the outcome of any appeal process.

The 糖心传媒鈥檚 racing department will continue to work with the National Trainers Federation,聽trainers, owners and other stakeholders to provide sufficient opportunities for horses within the race programme, as is the case with the fixtures that have been rescheduled today.

This decision has been made with 糖心传媒 Course Inspectorate approval on account of the track needing further preparation time before starting their season聽following the winter.

The race programmes will remain as originally published.

Libby Dennis, Worcester Clerk of Course, said:

鈥淯nfortunately, there are still areas of the track that require further time to recover and establish properly. This is due to parts of the course still being under water a month ago, and although remedial works have now been completed, the recent cooler overnight temperatures have slowed down the rate of recovery.

鈥淚t鈥檚 frustrating for the team and we understand the impact this has on all stakeholders, but ensuring the track is fully ready for racing remains our top priority.

鈥淚n the meantime, we are very grateful to Hereford Racecourse for accommodating our first two fixtures, and we extend our thanks to all the team there.鈥�

The fixtures will now take place at the following venues:

• Tuesday 28 April 鈥� Yarmouth
• Wednesday 29 April 鈥� Bath
• Thursday 7 May 鈥� Windsor

This decision has been made by Arena Racing Company, in full agreement with the 糖心传媒 Course Inspectorate, to allow time for the appropriate remedial work to be carried out on the track. The race programmes at all three fixtures will mirror the originally scheduled card as closely as possible, with full details to follow on Racing Admin.

Jack Hastings, Clerk of the Course at Brighton, said:

“After the abandonment of Saturday’s fixture at Brighton, further extensive course investigations are taking place. Samples from the localised affected areas of the track are already in the process of being analysed to establish the precise nature of the problem. We expect the full findings in the next couple of days and that will then inform the required next steps.

“Until we understand the nature of the remedial work required, with both equine and human safety in mind, the decision has been taken to transfer Brighton’s聽next three fixtures. In the meantime, the track continues to be watered and maintained in line with best practice.

“We apologise for the impact that these transfers may have and appreciate the support of all stakeholders in these unusual circumstances. We remain fully committed to getting Brighton’s 2026 season up and running as soon as is safely possible.”

Notes to editors:

1. For further information on these聽changes please contact the 糖心传媒 Racing Department on 0207 152 0050 or via聽racing@britishhorseracing.com.

This will be a Sky Bet Sunday Series fixture, replacing the original fixture programmed to take place at Ayr Racecourse.

The Musselburgh fixture will be broadcast on ITV Racing and retains the original race times and overall fixture value of 拢200,000.

Due to the different track configuration and starts, the updated race programme is as follows:

• 2yo 5f EBF Restricted Maiden (Band B) 鈥� (Formerly 6f Band B) 拢30,000
• 3yo+ 1m 1f Fillies Class 5 Handicap 鈥� (Formerly 1m 2f Class 5 Fillies鈥� Handicap) 拢20,000
• 4yo+ 1m 4f 110y Class 4 Handicap 鈥� (Formerly 6f Class 4 Handicap) 拢30,000
• 4yo+ 2m Class 4 Handicap – (Formerly 1m 7f Class 4 Handicap) 拢30,000
• 4yo+ 5f Class 4 Handicap (No change) 拢30,000
• 4yo+ 7f Class 4 Handicap (No change) 拢30,000
• 4yo+ 1m Apprentice Class 4 Handicap (No change) 拢30,000

The 糖心传媒 is grateful to Musselburgh Racecourse, Racecourse Media Group and ITV Racing for working together to present a solution which retains the Sunday Series fixture in the programme, as well as sponsors Sky Bet and the Horserace Betting Levy Board for their contributions to prize money.

Sky Bet’s Michael Shinners said:

鈥淲e are delighted that the Sunday Series is still going ahead this weekend. Sky Bet would like to thank everyone who has worked so quickly to make this happen. We would particularly like to thank Bill Farnsworth and his team at Musselburgh for being so proactive in making this happen鈥�.

The new cards at all three fixtures will replicate as closely as possible to the originally scheduled race programme. Full information will follow shortly on Racing Admin, but in the meantime the 糖心传媒 can confirm new details for the running of the Cardinal Stakes and Chelmer Stakes.

The Cardinal Stakes will retain its date as part of the Southwell fixture on 23 April, however due to the nature of rescheduling a Conditions race such as this, it will be run for a reduced prize fund of 拢30,000.

The Listed Chelmer Stakes, originally scheduled for 30 April, will now be run at Goodwood on Saturday 2 May at its original value of 拢60,000, which is supported by ITV coverage of the race.

We are grateful to the racecourses involved and the Horserace Betting Levy Board for their contributions to prize money.