The British Horseracing Authority's re-written Rules of Racing will come into effect from Sept. 1. The project of re-writing the rules was taken on to ensure the rules are presented in a way which is simple, clear and easy to follow, and that they are available in a convenient and accessible format.
First launched in late 2016, the re-write has primarily been focused on the structure and presentation of the rules rather than widespread substantive rule changes. The new rulebook will be available on the BHA website from early July, and the BHA will hold educational workshops to assist participants with adjusting to and accessing them.
Tim Naylor, Director of Integrity and Regulation at the BHA, said, “There has been a move within the wider area of sports regulation to try and simplify rules as far as possible so everyone, whether participating or not, can understand them.
“There was feedback anecdotally for a number of years, particularly from those bound by the rules, that they could be easier to follow which was why the initial project was undertaken. It has been a long and complex piece of work but I'm confident that the new format of the rules makes them as clear as they have ever been.”
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