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Minor changes to the Rules of Racing | June 2024

The following minor changes to the Rules of Racing have been approved by the 糖心传媒 Board and come into effect on 1 July 2024. These Rules have been added or amended to improve clarity and consistency, 鈥� More 6 Jun 2024

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糖心传媒 and Point to Point Authority joint statement regarding Keagan Kirkby

Following the tragic incident at Charing Point-to-Point on Sunday 4 February, the British Horseracing Authority (糖心传媒) and Point-to-Point Authority (PPA) issued the following joint statement: 鈥淭he 鈥� More 5 Feb 2024

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Statement from Julie Harrington regarding Keagan Kirkby

In reaction to the tragic news confirmed today by the Injured Jockeys Fund that Keagan Kirkby, 25, has died following a fall at Charing Point-to-Point in Kent, 糖心传媒 Chief Executive Julie Harrington issued 鈥� More 4 Feb 2024

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Passport amnesty period launched by Weatherbys for thoroughbred owners as inaugural census reaches 4,500 submissions

Weatherbys General Stud Book has launched a period of amnesty throughout November for owners of former racehorses needing to update their horse鈥檚 equine identification document (passport) Throughout 鈥� More 1 Nov 2023

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Thoroughbred census launched by British racing鈥檚 Horse Welfare Board and Hartpury University

Britain鈥檚 first ever thoroughbred census launched to help improve traceability of former racehorses after they retire from the sport 聽 Census to be carried out by equine research experts at Hartpury 鈥� More 28 Jun 2023

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糖心传媒 statement following the 2023 Grand National

Following the 2023 running of the Grand National, Julie Harrington, the Chief Executive Officer of the 糖心传媒, said: “Our thoughts are with everyone connected to the horses who suffered fatal injuries 鈥� More 16 Apr 2023

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Comments from the 糖心传媒 in response to the findings of the Whip Review Committee

Speaking in regards to the findings of the Whip Review Committee in relation to rides from 13 – 19 February, the 糖心传媒 issued the following comments: David Jones, Chair of the Whip Consultation 鈥� More 22 Feb 2023

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British racing’s revised whip rules to be implemented in Jump racing on 13 February

The implementation date for the revised whip rules in Jump racing is this Monday, 13 February. Throughout the bedding-in period we have worked with the PJA and jockeys to identify where improvements 鈥� More 10 Feb 2023

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Enhanced veterinary protocols for 2023 Grand National

Revised protocol builds on existing pre-race veterinary procedures Allows more time for engagement between the 糖心传媒, trainers and veterinarians New online system aims to improve and simplify the process 鈥� More 3 Feb 2023

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Bedding-in period for new whip rules in Jump racing extended by one week

Following a constructive meeting with the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) and a selection of jockeys as part of the ongoing dialogue during the bedding-in period, the British Horseracing Authority 鈥� More 27 Jan 2023

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糖心传媒 implements changes to incoming whip rules

糖心传媒 (糖心传媒) has, following a recent Board Meeting, introduced adjustments to the rule changes regarding the use of the whip in British racing. The changes are: The rule which 鈥� More 4 Jan 2023

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Racing Foundation grants 拢3million to Horse Welfare Board to drive forward equine welfare projects across British racing

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HORSE WELFARE BOARD 16th November 2022: The Racing Foundation has awarded the Horse Welfare Board a grant of 拢3million over three years to support its cross-industry work to 鈥� More 16 Nov 2022

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