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29 August 2026
Why British Racing Cannot Simply Cut Fixtures: The Levy, Media Rights and Horse-Population Problem
The BHA’s 2027 fixture policy exposes the difficult balance between horse numbers, betting and media income, competitiveness and the economics of British racing.
Read update →29 August 2026
Equine Health Watch: Shamonda Virus Detected in Horses in Switzerland
Shamonda virus genetic material has been detected in brain samples from horses with neurological disease in Switzerland, prompting further investigation.
Read update →29 August 2026
Equine Flu Restrictions Lifted as BHA Says Thoroughbred Risk Has Reduced
The BHA has lifted temporary restrictions on horses entering British racecourses from non-licensed premises after a significant reduction in equine influenza levels.
Read update →24 August 2026
Godolphin in Action: What a Truly Global Thoroughbred Operation Looks Like
Knightsbridge’s Pacific Classic success provides a timely example of how racing, bloodstock and international competition connect inside a truly global Thoroughbred operation.
Read update →24 August 2026
£2.8 Million and 76 Races: Investing in Britain’s Next Generation
The 2026 High Value Developmental Race programme puts more than £2.8 million across 76 races. What is British racing trying to achieve with that investment?
Read update →24 August 2026
Racehorse Welfare: What Does British Racing Actually Invest?
National Racehorse Week puts welfare in the public eye. Behind the open days is a much larger question: what infrastructure and investment support racehorse welfare year-round?
Read update →24 August 2026
From Racecourse to Stud: Why Racing and Breeding Cannot Be Separated
A race result can become a breeding decision that shapes the next generation. Thoroughbred.Global explores the connection between performance, pedigree, studs and stallions.
Read update →23 August 2026
British Racing Has a Remarkable Story. Are We Telling It Well Enough?
National Racehorse Week reveals an extraordinary industry behind the racecourse. Thoroughbred.Global asks how British racing can tell that story more effectively all year.
Read update →23 August 2026
Beyond the Racecourse: A Thoroughbred’s Life After Racing
A racehorse's final run need not be the end of its story. National Racehorse Week highlights retraining, rehoming and responsible lifetime care.
Read update →23 August 2026
Godolphin: A Global Standard for the Thoroughbred
During National Racehorse Week, Thoroughbred.Global looks beyond the royal blue colours to the racing, breeding, horsemanship and lifetime care behind Godolphin.
Read update →23 August 2026
National Racehorse Week 2026: Celebrating the Thoroughbred
National Racehorse Week opens the doors of British racing and gives the public a closer look at the care, expertise and people behind the Thoroughbred.
Read update →19 August 2026
British racing puts environmental resilience into its long-term strategy
The BHA is highlighting environmental sustainability as an operational and commercial issue for the future of British racing.
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