Abandonments and change in times to race meetings

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that Wednesday’s fixtures at Kempton Park, Salisbury, Worcester and Ffos Las have been abandoned due to the forecast high temperatures.

This follows the Met Office issuing a red extreme heat warning for parts the Midlands and southern England and Wales from 9am on Wednesday 24 June to 9pm on Thursday 25 June.

Three of the affected courses fall within the red warning zone, with Ffos Las located just outside but requiring travel through the high-risk zone to reach the racecourse.

The BHA’s hot weather policy states that where racecourses fall within a red warning zone, the fixture will be abandoned. In addition, horses must not be travelled from or through areas that have red warnings in place.

The decision to abandon the fixtures has been taken in conjunction with the racecourses with a view to mitigating any risk to the health and wellbeing of equine and human participants.

The BHA will continue to liaise with racecourses hosting fixtures in amber warning zones this week to consider any further mitigations that may be needed, in line with the BHA’s hot weather policy.

Each fixture will be managed on a case-by-case basis, with several factors considered according to the local weather forecast and environmental conditions.

Trainers are reminded that horses should not be moved from or through any areas where red heat warnings are in place.

Further updates to be issued where necessary.  For information on these changes please contact the BHA Racing Department on 0207 152 0050 or via [email protected]

 

Wednesday

Kempton Park, Salisbury, Worcester and Ffos Las - all abandoned

Thursday

Nottingham's six-race card was due to start at 2.13pm, but with temperatures expected to reach up to 34C and an amber weather warning in place, the meeting will be brought forward, with the first race now starting at 10.30am.

The 1m6f handicap – the longest race of the day – has been brought forward to the first race.