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Current British Horseracing Authority Notices:

Racecourse Licences - Safety Related Dispensations 2018
Racecourse Licences - Safety Related Dispensations 2017
Distances/Starts
Safety Factors
Racecourse Stabling Capacity

RACECOURSE LICENCES - SAFETY RELATED DISPENSATIONS 2018

The following safety related dispensations, from the British Horseracing Authority
General Instructions specified, have been granted by the British Horseracing
Authority on the 2018 Licences:

Racecourse British Horseracing Authority General Instruction

Ayr 6.2 Para 1 (a)

Accredited Category C race planner/Clerk of the Course by
01/04/2018

Bath 3.2 Para 9

2018 Agronomist Report to be carried out and provided by
20/03/2018

Brighton 3.2 Para 18

The mats do not sit well on Wilson Avenue road crossing;
this is due to the metal plates on the edge of the crossing
that the bollards go into, to stop people driving on the
track on non- race days. There needs to be a better
system so the mats can be bedded in better. Replace
bollards with gates by 10/04/2018

Chelmsford City The continuing validity of this Racecourse Licence is
subject to the terms and conditions of the Deed agreed
between BHA and Great Leighs Estates Limited on 12th
June 2014. On-going

Chepstow 7.1 Para 1

Resurface flat walk around area and stable entrance
surface by 01/05/2018

Fontwell Level dips in ground on top bend by 01/08/2018

Hereford 3.2 Para 11 (b)

Install new watering system to allow application of 12mm
of water in 24 hours by 01/08/2018

Lingfield 12.2 Para 2

Seal the floor of the Veterinary Treatment Box with a
continuous rubber surface by 01/05/2018

Newcastle 7.1 Para 1

Resurface Concrete/Tarmac walkways in Stable Yard by
07/04/2018

Stratford 3.2 Para 11 (viii)

Purchase Einbock/Opico or equivalent grass harrows by
01/03/2018

Towcester Rule (F) 114

Deposit all Prize Money with Weatherbys seven days
ahead of each fixture On-going

Uttoxeter 7.1 Para 1

Reduce stable yard surface slippage by 01/09/2018

Warwick 3.2 Para 13

Improve drainage in back straight by 01/08/2018

Wolverhampton 8.4 Para 3

Replace centre surface covering in parade ring by 01/09/2018

7.1 Para 1

Reduce stable yard surface slippage by 01/09/2018

Windsor 7.1 Para 1

Drain and man hole covers need attention in stable yard,

7.1 Para 7 (c)

Fasteners for top stable doors need improving,

8.4 Paras 6 & 9

Extend winners enclosure, improve drainage in winners
enclosure and rubberise concrete path in winners
enclosure all by 01/04/2018

Racecourse Licences - Safety Related Dispensations 2018

RACECOURSE LICENCES - SAFETY RELATED DISPENSATIONS 2017

The following safety related dispensations, from the British Horseracing Authority General Instructions specified, have been granted by the British Horseracing Authority on the 2017 Licences:

Racecourse

British Horseracing Authority General Instruction

Aintree

3.4 para 9

The gap between the running rail and any advertising hoardings must be as wide as it can be without affecting safety factors but in any event such gap must be at least 1 metre wide.

For the Grand National meeting only, the gap between the running rails in front of the stands and advertising hoardings is less than 1 metre wide.

Cheltenham

3.4 para 9

The gap between the running rail and any advertising hoardings must be as wide as it can be without affecting safety factors but in any event such gap must be at least 1 metre wide.

The gap between the running rail (from the round course intersection to the winning post) and advertising hoardings is less than 1 metre wide.

Chester

3.8 para 7

For safety in long races on round courses, Starting Stalls are to be positioned on the inside of the track if the Starting Stalls can be removed from either side.

To improve alignment, stalls are positioned in the centre of the track in races of more than one circuit.

Epsom

8.4 para 6

The Winners Enclosure must be capable of accommodating at least three and preferably four horse. It must be surrounded by either a double safety rail or adequate cladding to the ground level.

The Winners Enclosure accommodates the winner only; the placed horses unsaddle on the course.

Fontwell Park

3.4 para 8(b)

A "backboard" at the end of every shute. "Backboards" must be 6f 6ins high and span the width of the shute.

The "backboard" behind the 2m 3f steeplechase start is less than 6ft 6ins high for integrity camera purposes.

Newmarket

3.4 para 8(b)

A "backboard" at the end of every shute. "Backboards" must be 6f 6ins high and span the width of the shute.

There are no "backboards" at the end of the shutes.

Towcester

3.4 para 8(c)

A plastic wing "return" (18t long and 6ft 6ins high) down both sides of the back of all shutes.

There is only room for one wing return at the 2 mile start.

Racecourse Licences - Safety Related Dispensations 2017

DISTANCES/STARTS

(Updated 23rd October, 2018)

MUSSELBURGH JUMP STARTS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Musselburgh have altered the following Steeple Chase and Hurdle starts with
immediate effect. The safety factors remain unchanged.

Normal Novice
Steeple Chase Start Safety Factor Safety Factor
2M Abt 4½F (2m 4f 68yds) 14 13
Replaces 2M Abt 4F (2m 3f 193yds)

Normal Novice
Hurdle Start Safety Factor Safety Factor
2M Abt 4F (2m 3f 171yds) 15 14
Replaces 2M Abt 3½F (2m 3f 81yds)

UTTOXETER JUMP START

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Uttoxeter have altered the following Jump start with immediate effect. The safety
factors remain unchanged.

Steeple Chase Start
Abt 3m Replaces 3m 2yds

KEMPTON PARK AWT NHF STARTS

Further to a report from the Clerk of the Course and the Inspector of Courses,
Kempton Park have introduced the following new All-Weather National Hunt Flat
race starts with immediate effect. The Safety Factors are as shown.

Start Safety Factor
AWT NHF Normal Novice
2m 16 14
2m 2f 16 14

AYR HURDLE RACE DISTANCE NEW

Further to a report from the Clerk of the Course and the Inspector of Courses,
Ayr have altered the following race distance with immediate effect. The Safety
Factor remains unaltered.

Hurdle Start

2m 3½f (2m 3f 110 yds) Replaces 2m abt 3f (2m 3f)

SOUTHWELL NEW FLAT AWT START

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Southwell have introduced the following new Flat AWT start with immediate
effect.

Flat Start Safety Factor

2m 2f and 98yds 14

LINGFIELD PARK JUMP DISTANCE

Owners and trainers are advised that Lingfield Park have altered the following
Steeple Chase Start with immediate effect. The Safety Factor remains unaltered.

Steeple Chase

Start

3m abt 5f (3m 4f 178yds) Replaces 3m 4f

SAFETY FACTORS

(Updated 19th September, 2018)

CARTMEL SAFETY FACTORS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Cartmel have permanently reduced the following safety factors with immediate
effect. The previous Safety Factors are in brackets.

Steeple Chase
Start    Normal Safety Factor Novice Safety Factor
2m abt 1½ f (2m 1f 61yds)   14 (16) 12 (14)
2m abt 5f (2m 5f 34yds)   14 (15) 12 (13)
3m abt 1½ f (3m 1f 107yds)   14 (16) 12 (14)
3m abt 5½ f (3m 5f 80yds)   14 (15) 12 (13)

THIRSK SAFETY FACTORS

Further to a report from the Clerk of the Course and the Inspector of Courses,
Thirsk will use the following Safety Factors with immediate effect until further notice.

Start Safety Factor
Abt 7f (abt 7f) 16
Abt 1m (7f abt 218yds) 16

BEVERLEY TEMPORARY SAFETY FACTORS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Beverley will revert to normal Safety Factors for the following starts with
immediate effect.

Start Safety Factor
7f abt 96yds 16
1m abt 100yds 17

THIRSK TEMPORARY SAFETY FACTORS

Further to a report from the Clerk of the Course and the Inspector of Courses,
Thirsk will use the following temporary Safety Factor with immediate effect until
further notice to allow dolling out. The permanent Safety Factor is in brackets.

Start Safety Factor
Abt 7f 14 (16)

PONTEFRACT SAFETY FACTORS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Pontefract will revert to normal Safety Factors for the following starts with
immediate effect.

Start Safety Factor
Abt 5f (5f abt 3yds) 17
Abt 6f (abt 6f) 17
2m abt 1f (17f abt 27yds) 17
2m abt 2f (18f abt 2yds) 17

SALISBURY TEMPORARY SAFETY FACTORS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Salisbury will use the following temporary Safety Factors with immediate effect.
The permanent Safety Factors are in brackets.

Start Safety Factor
FIVE FURLONGS (5f) 14 (18)
about SIX FURLONGS (abt 6f) 14 (18)
about SEVEN FURLONGS (6f abt 213yds) 14 (18)
about ONE MILE (abt 8f) 14 (16)

HEXHAM SAFETY FACTOR

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Hexham have reduced the following Novice Safety Factor with immediate effect.
The previous safety factor is in brackets.

Chase
Start Normal Safety Factor Novice Safety Factor
2m abt 4f (2m 4f 15yds) 14 12 (13)

YORK SAFETY FACTOR

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses, York
have reduced the following safety factor with immediate effect. The previous
Safety Factor is in brackets.

Start Safety Factor
ONE MILE ABOUT 177 YARDS (8f abt 177yds) 16 (20)

CARTMEL SAFETY FACTORS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Catmel have reduced the following safety factors with immediate effect. The
previous Safety Factors are in brackets.

Hurdle
Start Normal Safety Factor Novice Safety Factor
2m abt 1f (2m 1f 46yds) 14 (16) 12 (14)
2m abt 6f (2m 6f 31yds) 14 (16) 12 (14)
3m abt 1½f (3m 1f 83yds) 14 (16) 12 (14)

THIRSK SAFETY FACTORS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses, Thirsk
will revert to normal Safety Factors for the following start with immediate effect.

Start Safety Factor
Abt 7f 16

LEICESTER FLAT SAFETY FACTORS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses, Leicester
will revert to normal Safety Factors for the following start with immediate effect.

Start Safety Factor
1m abt 53yds 14

EPSOM SAFETY FACTOR

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses, Epsom
have reduced the following permanent safety factor with immediate effect. The
previous Safety Factor is in brackets.

Start Safety Factor

ONE MILE about 113 YARDS (8f 113yds) 18 (20)

HEXHAM SAFETY FACTORS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Hexham have reduced the following Safety Factors with immediate effect. The
previous safety factors are in brackets.

Chase
Start Normal Safety Factor Novice Safety Factor
2m abt 4f (2m 4f 15yds) 14 (16) 13 (15)

PONTEFRACT TEMPORARY SAFETY FACTORS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Pontefract will use the following temporary Safety Factors until further notice, to
allow dolling out. The permanent Safety Factors are in brackets.

Start Safety Factor

Abt 5f (5f abt 3yds) 16 (17)
Abt 6f (abt 6f) 16 (17)
2m abt 1f (17f abt 27yds) 13 (17)
2m abt 2f (18f abt 2yds) 13 (17)

THIRSK TEMPORARY SAFETY FACTOR

Further to a report from the Clerk of the Course and the Inspector of Courses,
the following temporary Safety Factor will apply with immediate effect until
further notice to allow rail moves. The permanent Safety Factor is in brackets.

Start Safety Factor
abt 7f 14 (16)

BATH SAFETY FACTORS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses, Bath
have reduced the following safety factors with immediate effect. The previous
Safety Factors are in brackets.

Start Safety Factor

about FIVE FURLONGS (5f abt 10yds) 17 (20)
TWO MILES about ONE FURLONG (17f abt 24yds) 17 (20)

NEWBURY NEW FLAT START

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Newbury have introduced the following new Flat start with immediate effect.

Flat Start Safety Factor
2m 110yds 18

THIRSK SAFETY FACTORS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses, Thirsk
will revert to normal Safety Factors for the following start with immediate effect.

Start Safety Factor
Abt 7f 16

HAMILTON PARK SAFETY FACTORS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Hamilton Park has reduced the following safety factor with immediate effect. The
previous Safety Factor is in brackets.

Start Safety Factor
about SIX FURLONGS (6f abt 6yds) 15 (16)

BATH SAFETY FACTORS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses, Bath
have reduced the following safety factors with immediate effect. The previous
Safety Factors are in brackets.

Start Safety Factor
ONE MILE, TWO FURLONGS about 37 YARDS (10f abt 37yds) 14 (16)
ONE MILE THREE FURLONGS abt 137 YARDS (11f abt 137yds) 14 (16)

HAMILTON PARK TEMPORARY SAFETY FACTORS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Hamilton Park will use the following temporary safety factors with immediate
effect, until the end of the flat season, to allow dolling out. The permanent Safety
Factors are in brackets.

Start Safety Factor

5f and 7yds 10 (15)
6f and 6yds 10 (16)
1m 4f abt 15yds 10 (15)

MUSSELBURGH SAFETY FACTOR

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Musselburgh have increased the following permanent safety factors with
immediate effect. The previous Safety Factor is in brackets.

Steeplechase

Start Normal Safety Factor

4m abt 1f (4m 176yds) 16 (14)

PLUMPTON SAFETY FACTORS

Following a report from the Clerk of the Course and Inspector of Courses,
Plumpton will use the following Safety Factors with immediate effect. The
previous Safety Factors are in brackets.

Steeple
Start Normal Safety Factor Novice Safety Factor
2m abt 1f (2m 214yds) 15 (14) 13 (14)
2m abt 3½f (2m 3f 164yds) 15 (14) 13 (14)
3m abt 1½f (3m 1f 152yds) 15 (14) 13 (14)
3m abt 4½f (3m 4f 102yds) 15 (14) 13 (14)

Hurdle
Start Normal Safety Factor Novice Safety Factor
abt 2m (1m 7f 195yds) 15 (14) 13 (14)
2m abt 1½f (2m 1f 164yds) 15 (14) 13 (14)
2m abt 4½f (2m 4f 114yds) 15 (14) 13 (14)
3m abt 1f (3m 217yds) 15 (14) 13 (14)

RACECOURSE STABLING CAPACITY

(Updated January, 14th 2019)

RACECOURSE STABLING CAPACITY - NEWCASTLE

Following a report from the Managing Executive of the Racecourse, the Stabling
Capacity for the following course is now as follows.

Newcastle 124

RACECOURSE STABLING CAPACITY - BANGOR

Following a report from the Managing Executive of the Racecourse, the Stabling
Capacity for the following course has been reduced as follows.

Bangor 84

RACECOURSE STABLING CAPACITY - WORCESTER

Following a report from the Managing Executive of the Racecourse, the Stabling
Capacity for the following course has been increased as follows.

Worcester 89

RACECOURSE STABLING CAPACITY - WORCESTER

Following a report from the Managing Executive of the Racecourse, the Stabling
Capacity for the following course has been reduced as follows, until further
notice.

Worcester 79

RACECOURSE STABLING CAPACITY - LEICESTER

Following a report from the Managing Executive of the Racecourse, the Stabling
Capacity for the following course has been reduced as follows, until further
notice.

Leicester 106

RACECOURSE STABLING CAPACITY - GREAT YARMOUTH

Following a report from the Managing Executive of the Racecourse, the Stabling
Capacity for the following course is now as shown below.

Great Yarmouth 120

RACECOURSE STABLING CAPACITY - HUNTINGDON

Following a report from the Managing Executive of the Racecourse, the Stabling
Capacity for the following course has been reduced as follows.

Huntingdon 99

"Stabling Capacity" is the total number of racecourse stables in the secure stable yard available to runners on a specified raceday, as notified by the Racecourse Managing Executive. These figures will be used to calculate Field Size Limits which may need to be applied to a race, in accordance with the provisions of Schedule (F)16 of the Rules of Racing. The figures published below are those which will apply at each racecourse, and may be subject to variation in accordance with the General Instructions. Unless otherwise directed by the British Horseracing Authority, the final total number of declared runners on any one day shall not exceed the Stabling Capacity.

Changes appear in bold italic

Course	Stabling Capacity
Aintree	159
Ascot	175
Ayr	174
Bangor-on-Dee	85
Bath	120
Beverley	111
Brighton	100
Carlisle	98
Cartmel	75
Catterick Bridge	116
Cheltenham	299
Chepstow	106
Chester	138
Doncaster	147
Epsom Downs	109
Exeter	89
Fakenham	70
Ffos Las	120
Folkestone	93
Fontwell Park	90
Goodwood	130
Great Leighs	125
Hamilton Park	102
Haydock Park	124
Hereford	90
Hexham	93
Huntingdon	99
Kelso	93
Kempton Park	117
Leicester	108
Lingfield Park	105

Ludlow	100
Market Rasen	87
Musselburgh	101
Newbury	120
Newcastle	135
*Newmarket	100
Newton Abbot	80
Nottingham	122
Perth	100
Plumpton	76
Pontefract	113
Redcar	141
Ripon	103
Salisbury	112
Sandown Park	110
Sedgefield	116
Southwell	110
Stratford-on-Avon	88
Taunton	90
Thirsk	102
Towcester	85
Uttoxeter	102
Warwick	117
Wetherby	91
Wincanton	94
Windsor	114
Wolverhampton	103
Worcester	94
Yarmouth	120
York	160

* Field Size Limits, other than the normal Safety Factors/Maximum Figures, will not operate at Newmarket. Because of the unique situation at this racecourse, bespoke arrangements will apply at all meetings, and there will be no obligation for those who pay Newmarket Heath Tax to use the stables in the racecourse stable yard. The Stabling Capacity figure indicated is therefore given for information only.

Attention is drawn to the following extracts from the Rules of Racing:-

Rule (C)23. Security of horses

23. A Trainer
23.1 must maintain adequate security measures

	23.1.1 in his yard,
	23.1.2 in transit,
	23.1.3 on the racecourse, and
	23.1.4 in official racecourse stables;

23.2 must ensure that his employees are properly briefed in their duties of guarding his horses whilst in transit and at the racecourse; and
23.3 must not engage casual labour to assist him in attending to his horses on a racecourse.

Rule (C)32. Requirement to use official racecourse stables

32.1 This Rule applies to any horse which

	32.1.1 has been declared to run under Rule (F)89, and
	32.1.2 has not been notified as a non-runner under that Part of that Manual.

32.2 Unless the Authority directs otherwise, the horse must be stabled in the official racecourse stables not less than 45 minutes before the advertised time of the race in which the horse is due to run.
32.3 The Stewards may decide not to take Disciplinary Action against a Trainer who fails to comply with Paragraph 32.2 if he satisfies them that the failure was due to circumstances which they consider to be acceptable.
32.4 Where a horse under the care or control of a Trainer is stabled in official racecourse stables on a day when it is not due to race, the Trainer is liable to Disciplinary Action if he or his representative

	32.4.1 is requested to remove the horse from the stables, and
	32.4.2 fails to do so by 10.00 a.m. on the day in question.

Rule (C)39. Access to official racecourse stables by trainer

39.1 A Trainer must produce the appropriate identity document in order to enter any official racecourse stable.
39.2 Appropriate documents for the purpose of Paragraph 39.1 are

	39.2.1 in the case of a Licensed Trainer or Permitted Trainer, the identity card issued to him by the Authority on the grant of his licence or permit,
	39.2.2 in the case of any other Trainer, such document as the Authority may direct.

39.3 A Licensed Trainer or Permitted Trainer is liable to a financial penalty if he is unable to produce his identity card to enter official racecourse stables and he is, as a result, issued by a Stable Security Officer with an authorisation to enter.
39.4 A fee is payable for the replacement of a lost identity card and the amount of the appropriate fee is specified in Schedule (A)1.
39.5 Any Trainer who enters official racecourse stables must comply with any directions given to him by the Authority and must also ensure the compliance of any stable employee of his who enters the stables.

Rule (C)40. Access to official racecourse stables by stable employees when on duty

40.1 A Trainer may apply to the Authority for an identity card and validity pass in respect of any stable employee whose name is entered on the Register of Stable Employee Names.
40.2 The Trainer must keep the card and the pass in his possession at all times apart from when the stable employee is likely to be required to produce them in order to enter an official racecourse stable.
40.3 An identity card is valid until

	40.3.1 the renewal date for the photograph (see the Prescribed form for details), or
	40.3.2 the card is lost.

40.4 A validity pass expires

	40.4.1 if issued in January or February of any year, at the end of February in the next year following; and
	40.4.2 otherwise
	40.4.2.1 at the end of February immediately following the date of issue, and
	40.4.2.2 if the pass is renewed, at the end of February in each following year.

40.5 A Trainer is liable to pay a financial penalty if any of his stable employees

	40.5.1 is unable to produce the identity card and validity pass to gain admission to official racecourse stables, and
	40.5.2 is, as a result, issued by a Stable Security Officer with an authorisation to enter.

40.6 Authorisation under Paragraph 40.5.2 will not be issued to a stable employee unless the Stable Security Officer is satisfied that he is employed by the Trainer.
40.7 An application under this Rule for the issue of an identity card and validity pass, or for its renewal or replacement

	40.7.1 must be made using the Prescribed form, and
	40.7.2 must be signed by the trainer or his Authorised Agent.

40.8 A fee is payable for

	40.8.1 the initial issue of the identity card and the validity pass,
	40.8.2 any renewal of the card or the pass, and
	40.8.3 any replacement of the card or the pass.

and the amount of the appropriate fee is specified in Schedule (A)1.
40.9 Where an application is made to the Authority, it may

	40.9.1 grant the application,
	40.9.2 grant it subject to conditions, or
	40.9.3 refuse the application.

40.10 The Authority may cancel an identity card and validity pass in such circumstances as it considers appropriate.

Rule (C)41. Arrangements for access to official racecourse stables by hunters' steeple chase attendants

41.1 In order to enter an official racecourse stable, any attendant of a declared runner in a Hunters' Steeple Chase which is trained privately by a Person without a licence or permit must

	41.1.1 provide a suitable means of personal photo-identification for inspection by the Stable Security Officer, and
	41.1.2 sign the relevant form produced by the Officer.

41.2 Not more than three attendants will be given access to official racecourse stables.

Rule (C)42. Overnight racecourse accommodation for stable employees and horses

42.1 In respect of any proposal by a Trainer that

	42.1.1 his stable employees should use overnight accommodation at the racecourse, or
	42.1.2 any horse should use the official racecourse stables overnight,

the Trainer must reserve appropriate accommodation by submitting to the racecourse a written application (such as the Racecourse Association Ltd's Overnight Stabling and Accommodation Booking Form).
	42.2 The application must be submitted by 1.00.pm. on the day before racing.
	42.3 No reservation may be made for a horse unless it is declared to run at the meeting or it is a traveller.

NOTE: British Horseracing Authority Stable Security Officers normally commence their duties at the official racecourse stables from 8.00.a.m. on the first day of a meeting or from 12.00 noon for an evening meeting.

When horses, entered to run, are stabled at a racecourse before the British Horseracing Authority Stable Security Officers are deployed, racecourses are required to provide basic night watchman cover.

At certain meetings when major races are to be run, the British Horseracing Authority Stable Security Officers may commence one or two days earlier and Instructions which apply from the time when the Stable Security Officer commences duty will apply from such earlier times. Trainers requiring information about such meetings should telephone the British Horseracing Authority Security Department on 020 7152 0175.

Penalties

Penalties for failing to use the racecourse stables or vacating them as required above are as follows:

1st offence - £150
2nd offence - £300
3rd offence - Refer