Reduction in prize money inevitable with no crowds on racecourses and betting shops closed Levy Board contributions allow, on average, minimum prize money levels to remain at just over 80% of the previously … More 14 May 2020
Following the UK government publishing a provisional timetable for the return of professional sport on Monday, the racing industry’s leaders continue to plan for a resumption of racing from 1 June. … More 13 May 2020
Senior executives from British horseracing have welcomed the publication of a timeline for the potential resumption of sporting events by the UK government today. In its document, Our Plan to Rebuild, … More 11 May 2020
Government relations On Sunday 10 May, the UK Government will outline the next phase of its response to the coronavirus pandemic, which may include changes to its current social distancing restrictions … More 7 May 2020
Planning is underway to ensure we are ready to resume racing at the earliest appropriate opportunity. This includes the development of a provisional fixture list to help trainers prepare for resumption, … More 1 May 2020
Resumption planning This week, racecourses have been invited to submit expressions of interest to stage fixtures under plans for the resumption of racing. This process will support the development of … More 1 May 2020
In response to an article in today’s Sunday Telegraph, the Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) issued the following statement: “The BHA Board met briefly this morning to discuss … More 26 Apr 2020
Resumption planning As noted in last week’s update, the plan for the resumption of racing is based on a range of models, which can be adapted as circumstances require to support the transition to … More 24 Apr 2020
Resumption planning Current planning for resumption is based on a phased approach, which will allow the sport to transition back to a normal fixture list in a controlled way that is consistent with … More 20 Apr 2020
Racing has today announced emergency financial support of £22 million to help its people, businesses and communities as they battle through the COVID crisis. The suspension of racing has had a significant … More 17 Apr 2020
The suspension of racing, which is due to finish at the end of April, is to be extended after a decision today by the Board of the British Horseracing Authority. Racing stopped on March 18th … More 15 Apr 2020
British racing’s leaders will next week review the plans for racing to resume in the light of the government lockdown restrictions introduced in March. Racing came to a halt on March 18th when the … More 9 Apr 2020
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