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British and Irish authorities agree unified Jumps weight-for-age scale

º£½Ç´óÉñ (BHA) and Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) have today announced a unified Anglo-Irish Jumps weight-for-age (WFA) scale. The new scale will come into effect … More 13 Apr 2021

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British racing’s fixture moves as mark of respect to the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh

As a mark of respect for the funeral ceremony of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, it has been agreed that no racing will take place in Great Britain between 2:45pm and 4:15pm on … More 11 Apr 2021

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Plans announced for strengthened regulation of Syndicates and Racing Clubs

Measures are designed to support public confidence in Syndicates and Racing Clubs and provide a solid foundation for the continued growth of shared ownership. º£½Ç´óÉñ (BHA) … More 30 Mar 2021

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Plans to get owners back on track from 29 March

Planning is underway to welcome back owners to racecourses in England and Scotland from Monday 29 March, in line with government roadmaps for easing lockdown restrictions. Racecourse attendance has … More 22 Mar 2021

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Lingfield Park to stage additional All-Weather Flat fixture on Sunday 14 March

º£½Ç´óÉñ has today confirmed the addition of an All-Weather Flat fixture at Lingfield Park on Sunday 14 March. Sunday’s additional fixture will be comprised of seven races, … More 11 Mar 2021

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BHA announces changes to race conditions for amateurs hoping to ride in the Foxhunters’ Steeple Chase at Aintree

Category B Amateurs must have ridden in a Chase or Hurdle contest in Britain or Ireland at least once between 1 November 2020 and 5 April 2021 to compete in Aintree Foxhunters’ Additional races … More 11 Mar 2021

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British Racing’s full 2021 Fixture List published

Full list of 1,486 fixtures published, developed with a view to maximising revenue for the sport and participants, while safeguarding participant wellbeing and taking account of the horse population … More 26 Feb 2021

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British Racing confirms return of amateurs and owners in line with the UK Government’s roadmap for England, and further details of the 2021 Fixture List

Following the publication on Monday 22 February 2021 of the UK Government’s plan (The Plan) to ease lockdown restrictions in England the industry Covid-19 group has carefully studied the implications … More 26 Feb 2021

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Southwell to stage additional Jump fixture on Monday 22 February

º£½Ç´óÉñ has today confirmed that Southwell will host an additional Jump fixture on Monday 22 February. The seven-race card will close for entries at noon tomorrow, Thursday … More 17 Feb 2021

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Exeter to host Listed Mares’ Chase originally scheduled for abandoned Sunday 14 February meeting during Friday 26 February card

º£½Ç´óÉñ has today confirmed that a race lost due to the abandonment of Exeter’s fixture on Sunday 14 February will be staged at the course’s next meeting. The Listed … More 15 Feb 2021

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Catterick Bridge fixture moved from Monday 15 February to Tuesday 16 February

º£½Ç´óÉñ has today announced that the fixture scheduled for Monday 15 February at Catterick Bridge has been postponed until Tuesday 16 February. Entries, which have now closed, … More 12 Feb 2021

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Wolverhampton to stage additional All-Weather Flat fixture on Wednesday 17 February

º£½Ç´óÉñ has today confirmed the addition of an All-Weather Flat fixture at Wolverhampton on Wednesday 17 February. Entries for the seven-race afternoon fixture will close on … More 12 Feb 2021

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