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| Government to determine 56th Levy Scheme |
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Unfortunately we were unable to reach an agreement with bookmakers on the 56th Levy Scheme, despite racing making a pragmatic and constructive proposal. The decision will now be sent to the Government for determination.
The process has been an unusual one this year due to the Levy replacement timetable having been set for 1 April 2017. The Minister for Sport confirmed in the House of Commons they are on track to meet this timeline.
Our work continues apace, with Government and others in the industry, to ensure the Levy replacement is at a rate that provides sustainable funding for our sport.
Contact: Will Lambe
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| Betway signs up as an ABP
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The sport's Authorised Betting Partner (ABP) scheme added another bookmaker to its ranks, after Betway signed up as an ABP.
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Contact: Will Lambe
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| BLOG: ABPs go behind-the-scenes
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We took representatives of ABPs to training yards in Lambourn, Middleham and Newmarket in the company of our executives, as part of a series of events showcasing the inner workings of racing.
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Contact: Will Lambe
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| Progress on Matthew Lohn cases |
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We have provided an update on the seven disciplinary cases on which Matthew Lohn sat as a member of the Disciplinary Panel, following his instruction to provide advice on issues unrelated to his work as a Panel member.
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Contact: Jamie Stier
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| Nick Rust and Jamie Stier address IFHA conference |
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BHA executives were amongst the speakers at the 50th Conference of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) in Paris earlier this month.
Our Chief Executive, Nick Rust spoke on the ABP scheme and its importance in providing interim funding to racing, and Jamie Stier, Chief Regulatory Officer and Chairman of the IFHA Horse Welfare Committee, spoke on global best practices in post-racing care.
Watch Nick's presentation
Watch Jamie's presentation
Contact: Jamie Stier
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| BLOG: an EWIO's view of the Gold Cup |
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From Cal Pannone: The Ayr Gold Cup meeting is one of the highlights of the Scottish calendar, and with large fields entered for each of the three days, it’s a busy one for the team of Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers (EWIO) on duty.
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Contact: Brant Dunshea
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| Racing supports Mental Health Day |
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We worked with Racing Welfare, Chelmsford City and Totepool to support World Mental Health Day as part of our commitment to tackling mental health and the stigma surrounding it.
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Contact: Matt Mancini
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| Drones cleared for use |
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Drones can once again be used on a racecourse after we completed a review, in collaboration with racecourses, and amended operational guidelines.
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Contact: Brant Dunshea
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| BLOG: Racing department update |
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The latest edition covers the first three-quarters of 2016, the jump mares’ programme, re-balancing midweek prize money and the autumn programme of quality Sunday jump racing.
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Contact: Richard Wayman
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| The Challenger Series returns |
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The popular Challenger Series has returned for the 2016/17 jump season. The series comprises six separate series that allow horses rated up to 135 to qualify, through a total of 85 races, for a £300,000 finals day at Haydock Park.
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Contact: Richard Wayman
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| BHA and jockey coach named as finalists in coaching awards |
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With jockey coach Rodi Greene, we were named as finalists in two categories at the UK Coaching Awards. The BHA is a finalist in the Governing Body of the Year category for coaching provision, and Rodi for the Performance Development Coach of the Year award.
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Contact: Carole Goldsmith
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| Ed Chamberlin to present Stud Stable Staff Awards |
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Newly-appointed face of ITV Racing, Ed Chamberlin, has been named as the presenter of the 2017 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards.
Nominations for the awards close on 16 November at 5pm.
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Contact: Anna Powell
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| Fan Zone at Champions Day |
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The careersinracing team were involved with the QIPCO British Champions Day Fan Zone, which was open to pony club members, featured a mechanical horse, colouring wall and included racecourse tours.
The colouring wall depicts racing scenes and is available to racecourses and stakeholders for use at events.
Contact: Zoe Elliott
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| Supporting Pony Racing |
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Careersinracing has been supporting Pony Racing through the sponsorship of key pony events, including the Charles Owen Racecourse series, culminating in a finals event at Cheltenham's Showcase meeting, and the Pony Club Pony Racing Series, which recently had a full racecard at Lingfield.
Pictured: Jockeys who competed in the Charles Owen Pony Racing Series finals day at Cheltenham, with Roy Burek (centre) of Charles Owen.
Contact: Zoe Elliott
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| Promoting careers in racing
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To attract young people into the industry, the careersinracing team regularly attends careers marketing and skills events for young people.
They recently attended a Skills event for Yorkshire and Humberside, and will be at an upcoming Skills event in Birmingham in November.
Two racing grooms from trainer Jed O'Keefe's yard helped out at the former event, and careersinracing welcomes further support for Birmingham in November.
Contact: Zoe Elliott
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| Pip Kirkby appointed Interim Manager |
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Pip Kirkby has been apponted the Interim Manager for Racing Together, following the departure of Sean O'Connor, and the organisation joining Racing to School.
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Contact: Pip Kirkby
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| Spring launch for ownership reforms |
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We announced a package of ownership initiatives will be launched in spring 2017 to overhaul, simplify and modernise the administration of racehorse ownership.
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Contact: Richard Wayman
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| Gambling advertising review |
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The Government launched a call for evidence as part of its review of gaming machines and social responsibility measures, including advertising of betting on television.
We will be requesting an exemption for horseracing based around our sport's unique relationship with betting compared to other sports.
Read the call for evidence
The Competition and Markets Authority has also announced it is investigating whether online gambling firms are treating their customers fairly. We will monitor developments closely.
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Contact: Will Lambe
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