British racing’s leaders have welcomed the announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak regarding the support package which will be offered to many self-employed workers. The Chancellor has announced a … More 26 Mar 2020
A week can feel a long time, can’t it? It’s only seven days since Boris Johnson announced the government would not support mass gatherings that relied on emergency services and called for non-essential … More 24 Mar 2020
As industry leaders focus on how the government’s job retention package can support racing, work is ongoing to respond to cases of immediate hardship and need. Racing Welfare, the Jockey Club charity … More 21 Mar 2020
Update on racing’s response Industry leaders are examining the announcement from the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak MP, that the government is planning to support salaries as part of the response to COVID-19. … More 20 Mar 2020
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
The British Horseracing Authority 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
Racing industry leaders have confirmed a plan to continue racing behind closed doors from tomorrow. Any fixtures that take place in England, Wales and Scotland, initially until the end of March, will … More 16 Mar 2020
Racing industry leaders are preparing to hold race meetings without spectators and to ensure that the competitors and participants attending only do so under strict conditions. The sport’s tripartite … More 15 Mar 2020
British racing continues to be in close contact with the UK government and has been following their advice to continue with business as usual, subject to public health guidance. We are aware of the … More 13 Mar 2020
British Racing’s COVID 19 Steering Group is encouraging all businesses and employers who are part of the racing industry to read the government’s action plan published on Tuesday 3rd March and follow … More 5 Mar 2020
Following an inspiring evening celebrating the achievements of stud and stable staff from across the country at the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards, James Frank of Hascombe and Valiant Stud has … More 24 Feb 2020
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has welcomed the publication of an industry-wide horse welfare strategy, A Life Well Lived, as a pivotal moment, which will see the industry and regulator working … More 20 Feb 2020
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