BHA: Return of owners to racecourses the "number one priority"

BHA: Return of owners to racecourses the "number one priority"

By Racing TV
Last Updated: Tue 5 Dec 2023
The return of owners to racecourses continues to be the number one priority for racing’s stakeholders, according to the British Horseracing Authority.
While the sport made a successful return to action on June 1 following the shutdown caused by Covid-19, so far owners have not been permitted on course to watch their horses run.
Only essential workers have been in attendance at the meetings that have taken place, including Newmarket for both the 1000 and 2000 Guineas.
Officials in Ireland announced recently two owners per horse will be permitted from July 20 onwards and work continues to be carried out behind the scenes to get them back on British courses as soon as possible.
The BHA is in talks with the Racecourse Association and the Racehorse Owners Association in an attempt to come to a solution.
A spokesperson said: “The BHA is continuing to work with the RCA and ROA to develop a phased approach for the return of owners to racecourses as part of Phase 3 of the government plan for the resumption of elite sport.
“It is the number one priority for all those bodies at present and they will provide an update in the coming days with a view to getting some owners back on course in the very near future.”
Copyright 2025 Racing TV - All Rights Reserved.
My Account
Home
Watch
Live
Replays
On Demand
Catch Up
Tv Schedule
RTV Play Schedule
Racecards
Racecards
Today's Runners
Non-Runners
Tommorow's Runners
Racing Calendar
Results
Tips
Racing TV Tipsters
Nap Of The Day
News
All
Latest
Highlights
Columnists
Most Viewed
Free Bets
Members
Benefits
Join Offers
RtvExtra
Club Days
Syndicate
Magazine
Rewards4Racing
Tracker
More
Racecourses
Profiles
Responsible Gambling
Racecourse Offers
Racing TV Syndicate
Casino Offers & Free Spins
RaceiQ
TV Authentication
Royal Ascot
Cheltenham Festival
Patch Time
DeviceID
Version
production-
Races
Tips
Watch
Results
Menu